World Flavors Cookbook

Loubia (White Bean Stew)

Name: Loubia (White Bean Stew)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 500g dried white beans, soaked overnight; 400g crushed tomatoes; 2 onions, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 3 tbsp olive oil; Parsley, cilantro, salt

Morocco's beloved white bean stew simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with cumin, paprika, and fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Morocco

Ingredients

500g dried white beans, soaked overnight
400g crushed tomatoes
2 onions, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
3 tbsp olive oil
Parsley, cilantro, salt

Instructions

Drain beans and boil in fresh water 45 minutes until almost tender.
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add spices and cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
Add beans with their cooking liquid. Simmer 30-40 minutes until thick.
Stir in fresh herbs. Serve with crusty khobz bread.