
Baked Beans (Fasolka po bretońsku)
A hearty Polish dish made with beans, bacon, and sausage in a tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- •White beans
- •Bacon
- •Sausage
- •Onion
- •Garlic
- •Tomato paste
- •Bay leaves
- •Salt
- •Pepper
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Chop bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic. (10 minutes)
Cook Bacon and Sausage
Brown bacon and sausage in a pot. (10 minutes)
Make Sauce
Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, and spices, then simmer. (40 minutes)
Fasolka po bretońsku, or Baked Beans, is a beloved Polish dish that combines white beans with bacon and sausage in a rich tomato sauce.
This hearty meal has its roots in the region of Brittany, France, but has been adapted and embraced by Polish cuisine over the years.
To make Fasolka po bretońsku, start by chopping bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic. Brown the bacon and sausage in a pot to release their flavors. Then, add the chopped onion and garlic, followed by tomato paste and spices. Let the mixture simmer until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
While the traditional recipe is quite straightforward, you can customize it by adding different types of sausage or even some smoked meat for an extra layer of flavor.
In Poland, Fasolka po bretońsku is typically served hot, often with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. It's a popular dish during family gatherings and festive occasions.
From a nutritional standpoint, Fasolka po bretońsku is a good source of protein and fiber from the beans and meat. However, it can be high in sodium due to the bacon and sausage, so those watching their salt intake should enjoy it in moderation.