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White Bean Zacusca

Name: White Bean Zacusca
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g cooked white beans (or well-drained canned beans); 3 large onions; 2 large carrots; 4 roasted red peppers; 300 g tomato paste or 500 ml tomato sauce; 150 ml oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp pepper; salt to taste

White bean zacusca is a hearty and flavorful variation of the classic Romanian spread, made with cooked beans, roasted peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Perfect for fasting periods or as a savory appetizer on bread.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

60 min

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Total

80 min (plus soaking if using dried beans)

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 1.5 L / 3 x 500ml jars

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

3–4 weeks after opening; 6 months in sterilized jars (cool pantry)

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Freezer

Up to 6 months in ziplock bags

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 120g)

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Calories

160 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

12 g

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Fiber

5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Rustic bread or flatbread

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Feta or goat cheese

🥂Dry red wine or țuică

💡Variations

Replace white beans with chickpeas for a creamier version.

Add 100g chopped mushrooms for more depth of flavor.

Use 1 tsp hot paprika instead of sweet for a spicy version.