Warm up your winter with Loubia, a nourishing North African white bean stew. Packed with flavor and rich in protein, this vegetarian dish is perfect for cozy evenings. Enjoy the aromatic blend of spices and tender white beans simmered to perfection.

Ingredients

🥣 250g white beans soaked overnight
🍅 3 ripe tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
🥒 1 celery stalk
🥕 1 carrot
🧅 1 onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
💧 1L water
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🥄 1/2 teaspoon cumin
🌱 1/2 teaspoon ginger
🧂 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste
🧂 1 teaspoon coarse salt
🧂 Pinch of pepper
🌿 Small bunch of fresh coriander chopped
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1- Soak the Beans:

• The night before, soak 250g of white beans in water.
• The following day, drain and discard the soaking water.

2- Blanch the Tomatoes:

• Prick each tomato with a knife.
• Blanch them by placing them in boiling water for a few minutes, then transfer into cold water.

3- Prepare the Tomatoes:

• Peel the blanched tomatoes.
• Dice them finely.

4- Chop the Vegetables:

• Coarsely chop half an onion.
• Peel and chop the carrot.
• Chop the celery stalk.

5- Blend the Vegetables:

• Use a Krups Blender to blend the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until finely minced.

6- Sauté the Vegetables:

• In a stainless steel pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the minced vegetable mixture and sauté until softened and fragrant.

7- Combine and Cook:

• Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, drained white beans, and 1 liter of water to the pot.
• Stir to combine.

8- Season:

• Add coarse salt, paprika, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and a pinch of pepper.
• Stir well.

9- Simmer:

• Stir in the chopped fresh coriander.
• Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10- Serve:
- Once the stew is thick and the beans are tender, serve hot.
- Garnish with additional fresh coriander.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 105 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 per serving
Protein: 10g per serving
Fats: 7g per serving
Carbohydrates: 40g per serving
Equipment:

• Colander
• Krups Blender
• Chef's knife
• Wooden cutting board
• Stainless steel pot with copper-colored handles
• Pink silicone spatula
• Wooden spoon for stirring
• Grey silicone pot lid
• Stainless steel ladle
• Serving bowl and spoon

Cooking Tips

• Consider using canned beans for convenience, but fresh beans offer a superior flavor.
• Peeling tomatoes enhances sauce texture but is optional.
• Blending veggies improves stew consistency and flavor distribution.

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Loubia - North African White Bean Stew