🇭🇺 Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew (Zöldbabfőzelék)

Ohhh yes, Ashley 😍 — Zöldbabfőzelék 🇭🇺!
This Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew is one of those simple, humble dishes that tastes like pure nostalgia — creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and perfectly seasoned with paprika and dill. 🌿 It’s the kind of meal Hungarian grandmas make when you visit unannounced — hearty, homely, and full of love. 💛

Here’s the best authentic-style recipe 👇

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew (Zöldbabfőzelék)

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) yellow wax beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp butter or sunflower oil
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening – or use gluten-free flour if preferred)
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 ml) water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk or cream
• 2 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice (for tang)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: ½ tsp sugar (traditional for balance)

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