Serbian Prebranac Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini or butter beans, drained
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 slices crusty bread

Steps

1. Heat oven to 375F and cook onions slowly in oil until very soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
2. Stir in both paprikas, tomato paste and thyme for 30 seconds.
3. Fold in beans, stock, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a small baking dish and bake until bubbling and slightly caramelized, about 18 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf and rest the beans for 5 minutes.
6. Finish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Allergen note: Check bread for wheat and other allergens.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.