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Fasolka po Bretońsku Recipe (Polish Breton Beans)

Fasolka po Bretońsku Recipe (Polish Breton Beans)

Fasolka po Bretońsku – A Hearty Polish Bean & Sausage Stew

As summer’s warmth gives way to autumn’s cool evenings, Poles turn to hearty, comforting dishes that carry both the brightness of the harvest and the richness of tradition. One such dish is fasolka po bretońsku (Breton-style beans) — a beloved Polish classic made with white beans, a tomato-based sauce, bacon, and smoky Polish sausage. Despite the name, this dish is purely Polish and has been a staple in kitchens across the country for generations. It’s the perfect bridge between summer’s flavors and autumn’s heartier fare.

WHY IT'S POLISH

Though its name nods to French Brittany, fasolka po bretońsku took root firmly in Polish home cooking. White beans were cultivated widely in Poland, and the addition of smoked meats and tomato made this dish an easy, filling, and flavorful choice for families throughout the 20th century. Today, it’s as popular as ever, showing up in households, canteens, and restaurants across the country.

HOW TO MAKE IT WITH POLANA

You can recreate this dish at home quickly and authentically using ingredients from Polana’s pantry:

1. Start with the Base: Warm up a jar of Polana’s ready-made Tomato & White Bean Stew with Mushrooms. This gives you the hearty bean-and-tomato foundation, with the added richness of mushrooms already built in.

2. Add Smoked Sausage: Dice and pan-fry slices of Polana’s Wiejska (Country) Sausage until browned. This rustic, garlicky sausage is our top recommendation for fasolka po bretońsku because of its depth of flavor and universal use in traditional dishes. But feel free to experiment with other smoked varieties — Swojska, Mysliwska, or even Weselna — each will lend its own authentic Polish character to the stew.
3. Include Bacon for Richness: Dice and fry Polana’s Gypsy Bacon until lightly crisped, then stir it into the stew for smoky, savory flavor
4. Season to Taste: Traditionally, cooks will add bay leaves, marjoram, black pepper, and sometimes a touch of garlic to balance the richness. Stir these in as the stew simmers.
5. Serve with Polish Bread: Ladle into bowls and pair with fresh slices of rye bread or country-style loaves from Polana’s bakery.
In just a few steps, you’ll have a steaming pot of fasolka po bretońsku — a dish that embodies Polish comfort food. Hearty, rustic, and full of flavor, it’s a perfect way to welcome autumn at your table.

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To bring this traditional Polish dish to your table, you can shop for authentic Tomato & Bean Stew, Smoked Sausages, Polish Bacon, Polish Bread and many other Polish favorites at Polana.com. 

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