Slowly baked white beans with caramelized onions and sweet paprika, developing a rich, golden crust over a creamy, savory interior.
Ingredients
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500g dried white beans, soaked overnight
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3 large onions, thinly sliced
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3 tbsp sunflower oil
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2 tbsp sweet paprika
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2 bay leaves
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp dried savory or thyme
Instructions
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1
Cook soaked beans in fresh water until just tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, reserving 500ml cooking liquid.
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2
Saute sliced onions in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden.
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3
Stir paprika into the onions, cook 1 minute.
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4
Layer beans and caramelized onions alternately in an oiled baking dish. Add bay leaves and herbs.
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5
Pour reserved bean liquid over until just visible. Season with salt and pepper.
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6
Bake at 180C for 1.5-2 hours, checking occasionally, until top is golden and crusty. Add water if too dry.
Did You Know?
Prebranac is the ultimate Serbian fasting dish, prepared during Orthodox Christian fasting periods when animal products are forbidden.