Tomato and Bean Stew
Tomato and Bean Stew is a truly simple, but extremely delicious dish that exists in many variations in Hungarian cuisine. The beans are cooked in a thick, spicy tomato sauce, which is flavored with garlic, onion, bay leaf and a little smoked meat. The result is a rich, mouth-watering dish that can be an excellent side dish to meats, but is also perfect on its own for a light lunch or dinner.
Tomato and bean stew is one of those dishes that every Hungarian household likes to make, as it is quick to prepare, and the flavors it contains are familiar and lovable to everyone. We can also dunk a delicious bread in it, so we can perfectly complement the daily meal.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Soak the beans overnight, then cook them in salted water until tender.
2
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook it with the onion mixture for a few minutes.
4
Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Add the cooked beans.
5
Simmer until the tomato sauce has thickened and the beans have absorbed the flavors.
