Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (zapeceni Grah)

Croatian Baked Beans Casserole, also known as ‘zapeceni Grah’, is a traditional Croatian dish often enjoyed as a hearty and comforting meal.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 145 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (zapeceni Grah)

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: Croatian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried white beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Soak the dried white beans overnight in water.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them.
3. In a large pot, add the beans, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, tomato paste, vegetable broth, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5-2 hours until the beans are tender.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. Remove the bay leaves from the bean mixture and transfer it to a casserole dish.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your Croatian Baked Beans Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.