Ingredients
– 1 cup of dried beans (such as black eyed peas)
– 6 cups of water for boiling the beans
– 1 tablespoon of butter, ghee, or cooking oil
– 1 cup of cubed Polish smoked kielbasa
– 1 medium chopped sweet onion
– 2 cloves of chopped garlic
– 1 bay leaf
– 3 allspice berries
– 2 cups of crushed tomatoes
– 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
– 3 teaspoons of marjoram
– Salt and pepper to taste
– A pinch of cayenne pepper for added heat (optional)
– 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley for finishing
Instructions
1-First: soak 1 cup of dried beans overnight in water, then rinse and boil them in 6 cups of fresh water for 60 to 90 minutes until tender.
2-In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter or oil and brown 1 cup of cubed Polish smoked kielbasa for about 5 minutes, then set it aside.
3-Next, in the same pan, cook 1 medium chopped sweet onion until golden, which takes 3-4 minutes, and add 2 cloves of chopped garlic for another minute.
4-Combine the cooked sausage and onion-garlic mixture with the beans in the pot. Add 1 bay leaf, 3 allspice berries, 2 cups of crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 3 teaspoons of marjoram, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5-Let the mixture simmer for 15 more minutes, and if you like some heat, toss in a pinch of cayenne pepper.
6-Finish with 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🧂 Avoid adding salt while boiling beans to keep them tender.
🥫 Substitute canned beans for a quicker version without soaking.
🌶️ Add cayenne pepper to adjust spiciness according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Soaking Time: Overnight
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 18 g