Baked Beans / Fasolka po Bretonsku

Baked Beans / Fasolka po Bretonsku

Very filling dish, especially on cold winter days.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g dry Lima beans (pre-soaked overnight)
  • 500 g pork smoked butt (karczek wedzony)
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (medium)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 grains allspice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp dried marjoram
  • 1 L water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour dry beans into a pot, pour cold water (approx. 3-4 inches above bean level) and leave to soak overnight.
  • The next day, wash and strain the beans, pour about 1 liter of fresh water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, allspice and bay leaf and simmer covered, for about 1 hour until beans is tender.
  • Cut the smoked meat into small cubes. Place in a frying pan and fry thoroughly mixing frequently. Add the diced onion and fry for another 5 minutes. At the end, add the grated garlic.
  • Transfer to a pot with beans and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat uncovered. Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with marjoram, salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook thoroughly for about 15 minutes. Enjoy

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving each
Servings: 6
Amount per serving  
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1632mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Total Sugars 3.4g  
Protein 25.7g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 96mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories per day is used for general nutrition advice.

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