Kvasolya v Tomati (Stewed Black Beans in Tomato Sauce)

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the garlic, paprika and tomato paste, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the canned tomato and bay leaf, and simmer 10 minutes to thicken slightly.

4. 4

   Stir in the drained beans and simmer 10 more minutes, mashing a few beans against the side of the pan to thicken the sauce naturally.

   💡 Mashing a spoonful of beans does the thickening for you — no flour or cornstarch needed.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper and discard the bay leaf.

6. 6

   Scatter with parsley and serve hot with bread.