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Sibiu Sausage and Bean Stew Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound Sibiu sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Dutch oven or large pot with lid

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced Sibiu sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the cooked white beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
7. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the browned sausage back to the pot.
9. Cover the pot with the lid and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for browning sausage and cooking onion and garlic
- Simmer for stew
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 18g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Sibiu sausage can be substituted with any other smoked sausage
- White beans can be substituted with any other type of bean
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth or water

Variations:
- Add chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor and nutrition
- Use canned or fresh tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes
- Add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brown the sausage well for maximum flavor
- Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot while cooking the onion and garlic
- If the stew is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to thin it out

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover stew in a pot over medium heat until heated through

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stew in individual bowls with a slice of crusty bread on the side

Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley

Pairings:
- Crusty bread
- Green salad

Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted vegetables
- Mashed potatoes

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stew is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to allow the liquid to reduce and thicken
- If the stew is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to thin it out

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sausage to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is safe to eat

Food history:
- Sibiu sausage is a type of smoked sausage that originated in Sibiu, Romania

Flavor profiles:
- Smoky, savory, and slightly spicy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the stew hot with a slice of crusty bread on the side

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Region: Romanian

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Smoky, Hearty, Spicy