Spiced Bean Stew (georgian Lobio)
Spiced Bean Stew, also known as Georgian Lobio, is a hearty and flavorful dish from the Caucasus region. This vegetarian stew is packed with protein and aromatic spices, making it a perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kidney beans, cooked
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground fenugreek
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground coriander, fenugreek, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and cooked kidney beans.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the stew for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined.
- Serve the spiced bean stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Serving bowls Soup ladle
Serving suggestions
Served with crusty bread or over rice, this spiced bean stew makes a satisfying and complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra richness, you can add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream on top of the stew before serving.
Cost
$10