Pasul i Kuq me Speca tëTharë (Kosovar Slow-Simmered White Beans with Sweet Red Peppers) – Authentic Kosovo Recipe
Pristina’s beloved winter bean stew infused with smoky sweet red peppers and aromatic mint.
- Country of Origin
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Creamy white beans, Sweet dried or roasted red peppers, Caramelized onions, Sweet paprika, Dried mint
Ingredients for Pasul i Kuq me Speca tëTharë (Kosovar Slow-Simmered White Beans with Sweet Red Peppers) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy white beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet dried or roasted red peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kosovo seasoning (dried mint, garlic, sunflower/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, garlic, sunflower/olive oil and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Kosovo's kitchen.
- Add creamy white beans and sweet dried or roasted red peppers, 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 caramelized onions, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.