Tavce Gravce (Macedonian Baked Beans in a Dish)
Butter beans baked in a hot clay-style dish with onion, sweet red pepper, paprika and dried mint until bubbling and rich.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.88 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 358kcal
- 41.2gcarbs
- 6.1gof which sugars
- 12gfat
- 3.4gsaturates
- 18gprotein
- 15.2gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onions and pepper on a medium heat for 10 minutes, until soft and just turning golden.
10 min - 2
Add the garlic, paprika, mint, chilli flakes and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until it smells rich and fragrant.
- 3
Tip the beans into a deep baking dish, scrape in the pan contents, then add the water and salt. Stir well.
- 4
Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 25 minutes.
25 min - 5
Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the liquid is thick and the top is browning at the edges.
12 min - 6
Scatter with parsley and serve hot, with bread and a tomato salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
