Fassolada Me Loukaniko Stewed Beans With Sausage Recipes

FASSOLADA ME LOUKANIKO (STEWED BEANS WITH SAUSAGE)

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water from the previous night.
• Drain the water and put the beans in a pot with fresh water.
• Boil for a while and remove any froth which arises.
• Drain once again. Add fresh water and cook until slightly soft, about half an hour. Drain and set aside.
• After wiping the pot to dry, heat the olive oil in the same pot and sauté the onion until translucent.
• Then add the chopped sausage and sauté stirring it a few times.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds, until fragrant.
• Add the carrots, potato and celery and stir.
• Add the bay leaf, chili pepper, (tomato paste) and season with salt and pepper. After stirring, add the beans as well as the fresh tomato and enough water to cover the beans.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover the pot and simmer for about an hour, stirring regularly, or until the beans and carrots are soft and the sauce thickens.
• Just before the end, discard the bay leaf.
• You can add some parsley if you like, stir and turn off the heat.
• Serve with toasted bread with a drizzle of olive oil on top!

FASSOULADA (GREEK BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• Drain beans and place in large saucepan.
• Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any froth with a slotted spoon.
• Add all other ingredients except salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
• Allow to cool slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.