Jani me Fasule (Traditional Albanian White Bean, Paprika & Mint Stew) – Authentic Albania Recipe
Albania’s comforting everyday national bean stew simmered with sweet paprika and finished with fragrant mint.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇱 Albania (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Creamy white cannellini beans, Diced carrots and celery, Ripe tomatoes, Sweet paprika, Dried mint
Ingredients for Jani me Fasule (Traditional Albanian White Bean, Paprika & Mint Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy white cannellini beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced carrots and celery, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Albania seasoning (dried mint, parsley, olive oil)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and sweet paprika for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in dried mint, parsley, olive oil and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Albania's kitchen.
- Add creamy white cannellini beans and diced carrots and celery, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in ripe tomatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.