Loubia – Moroccan Stewed White Beans
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4-5 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes with their juice 400 g 14.5oz
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cans white cannellini beans drained and rinsed 400 g each can, 14.5oz
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a medium sized saucepan set over medium high heat.
- Add the finely diced onion, and saute for a few minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic cloves, and saute for another minute.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, then add the chopped parsley, the chopped cilantro, salt, pepper and all the spices.
- Add the diced tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Add the drained and rinsed white beans, and very gently stir to combine. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature, preferably with pita or naan bread to dip into the stew.
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