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Fażola Bajda (White Bean Stew)

A comforting Maltese white bean stew with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Rustic, economical, and excellent with bread.

A comforting Maltese white bean stew with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Rustic, economical, and excellent with bread.

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Prep15 minsCook90 minsServes6DifficultyMedium
Watercolour illustration of white bean stew with tomatoes, carrots and celery.

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This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Maltese cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.

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Fażola Bajda (White Bean Stew)

15 min prep90 min cook105 min total6 people
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Ingredients

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the beans: Drain the soaked beans and place in a pot with fresh water. Simmer for 45-60 minutes until nearly tender, then drain.

  2. 2

    Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic.

  3. 3

    Simmer: Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, oregano, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the beans are tender and the stew is thick.

  4. 4

    Finish: Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley, and drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.

Fażola Bajda is a rustic Maltese white bean stew, cooked with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. It is economical, filling, and especially good with crusty bread.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with Maltese bread
  • Drizzle with extra olive oil
  • Add chilli flakes for heat
  • Serve as a main or hearty side dish

Traditional Notes & Tips

  • Soaking the beans helps them cook evenly
  • Add salt near the end so the beans soften properly
  • The stew should be thick but spoonable
  • Some versions add Maltese sausage or pork
  • Leftovers thicken and taste even better the next day

Recipe adapted from Maltese Recipes.

Storage

No specific storage guidance is provided in the source recipe.

Freezing

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Reheating

Follow current food-safety guidance and reheat cooked food thoroughly where appropriate.

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