Lobiani Love (ლობიანი)

ლობიანი (Lobiani) is a traditional Georgian dish made with a flavorful bean filling wrapped in a soft bread dough. This dish is a staple in Georgian cuisine and is perfect for a delicious and comforting meal.

Vegetarian Vegan Main Course Georgian Georgian Cuisine Bean Dish Bread Recipe
Lobiani Love (ლობიანი)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of cooked red kidney beans
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of ground fenugreek
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 pound of bread dough

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cooked red kidney beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground fenugreek, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Divide the bread dough into small portions and roll each portion into a flat circle.
  3. Place a spoonful of the bean filling onto each dough circle and fold the edges to seal the filling inside.
  4. Place the filled dough on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Oven Bowl Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the lobiani hot, with a side of fresh salad or yogurt.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, add some crumbled feta cheese to the bean filling for extra flavor.

Cost

$10