Loubia
Loubia is a delicious North African dish that originates from Algeria. It's a hearty and flavorful stew made with white beans, commonly known as Navy beans, cooked with a variety of ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices. Loubia is often enjoyed with crusty bread or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried white beans (Navy beans), soaked overnight and drained
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cumin powder, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for a minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the soaked and drained white beans to the pot and stir well to coat them with the onion and spice mixture.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, then give it a good stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
- Once the beans are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Loubia hot, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 72g (24%)Protein: 25g (50%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 934mg (41%)Potassium: 2154mg (62%)Fiber: 17g (71%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 715IU (14%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 292mg (29%)Iron: 12mg (67%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
