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Bring to a boil for 10 minutes, then drain and discard the water. Repeat this process one more time to reduce bloating factors.","group":"Prep Beans","title":"Drain the soaked beans","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Prep Beans"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Return the beans to the pot with fresh warm water (about 2 liters / 2 quarts). Add the bay leaves and simmer over medium-low heat until the beans are tender, about 60-90 minutes depending on the bean age.","group":"Cook Beans","title":"Return the beans","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Cook Beans"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onions and diced carrot until softened and the onion becomes translucent.","group":"Sauté Base","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sauté Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir the tomato paste into the sautéed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Add this mixture to the pot of cooked beans along with the dried thyme.","group":"Combine","title":"Stir the tomato paste","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Combine"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt and pepper. Add the minced garlic and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking. If the stew is too dry, add a splash of warm water.","group":"Final Seasoning","title":"Season with salt and pepper","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Final Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the bay leaves. Garnish with plenty of fresh chopped parsley before serving.","group":"Serve","title":"Remove the bay leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serve"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use dried white beans soaked overnight. If you prefer a smokier flavor, you can add smoked pork hocks or ribs during the boiling process.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Romanian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Frying pan","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Yields approximately 1.5 liters of stew"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a little water if the stew has thickened too much in the fridge."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fiahnie_de_fasole_debda8bdac%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2e066518-990e-4c7f-9ed4-ab9552cda755","imageAlt":"Iahnie de Fasole (Romanian Bean Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["bean stew","romanian cuisine","comfort food","healthy","high fiber","white beans","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Iahnie de Fasole (Romanian Bean Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:09:03.945Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:09:03.945Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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