A meal made with cooked white beans, tomato, onions, garlic, herbs, and a mix of spices.
Description
A dish made with cooked white beans, tomato, onions, garlic, herbs, and a mix of flavorful spices. I used to cook this dish with dried beans, but now I'm using canned beans to make it faster. Continue reading for steps on how to make Loubia using both dried and canned beans.
If you know about Moroccan food, you know beans are important to us. This cheap, easy-to-find ingredient, which is usually seen as ordinary, becomes something special when cooked with Moroccan herbs and spices. I grew up eating different kinds of Loubia made by my dad, grandma, and aunts. One of my dad's favorite ways to cook them was to cook them slowly in a tagine with cow's feet. Today we are not using any meat, but this dish still has a lot of protein and tastes delicious. It's a great meal to eat with some crusty bread.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Warm up the oil in a big pot over medium heat. Put onions in the pan and cook them until they start to turn clear. Add garlic and cook until it smells good, then add grated tomatoes and spices. Cook on high heat for a few minutes until the flavors start to develop.
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Put in some herbs, beans, tomato paste, and water. Put the parsley, cilantro, beans, tomato paste, and water in a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover it to let it simmer. Stew for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
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Try the food and give it to others. Taste it to see if it needs more seasoning. Serve with bread and some fresh parsley and cilantro on top.
Dried vs Canned Cannellini Beans
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Here are my tips for each kind of bean:
- Canned white beans: pour out the liquid and wash the beans before cooking in sauce for 30 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker.
- Dried Cannellini Beans: Put the beans in a bowl and cover with water, leave them in water overnight, then drain and use them. Cook the stew for at least 1 hour until it's done, and add water if it gets dry.
Variations
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Here are some fun ways to add a little something extra to your dish:
- Add some fresh lemon juice to your food or add a little bit of preserved lemon for a tangy flavor.
- Add a little bit of harissa to the pot with the beans to give it some spicy flavor.
- Add meat you can serve this dish with cooked steak, salmon, or your favorite meat. You can also cook the meat with the onions to make the recipe your own.
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Storage
I enjoy having extra food of this meal, especially in the winter. You can store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Warm up small servings on the stove or in the microwave.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 249kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
White bean stew is a cozy and flexible meal that's great for cold days or whenever you want a healthy meal. Savor the tasty flavors and healthy ingredients.
