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Vegetarian

Lobio

A Georgian red bean stew, seasoned with garlic, coriander and walnuts, often topped with pomegranate. It's a rustic, flavourful vegetarian dish, served warm or cold with bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Base

Pâte aux noix

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

749 kcal per serving

Protein
25.1 g
Carbohydrates
39.5 g
of which sugars
11.1 g
Fat
50 g
of which saturated fat
5.7 g
Fiber
19.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Fry the sliced onion in the oil for 8 minutes, until soft and golden.
  2. Drain the beans, rinse them and add them to the onion with half a glass of water.
  3. Simmer gently for 20 minutes so the beans absorb the flavours.
  4. Pound the walnuts, garlic, coriander and spices with a little water to make a paste.
  5. Mash some of the beans in the pan to thicken it, then stir in the walnut paste.
  6. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring, and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Scatter pomegranate seeds over the top and serve warm or cold.

Variations and tips

White bean version. Swap the red beans for white beans for a creamier texture.

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Original Ecomely recipe.