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Lumblija

Lumblija is a Dalmatian stew of beans and vegetables, slowly simmered and flavoured with garlic and olive oil. It is a humble peasant dish, often eaten during fasting, served hot and comforting.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Base

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

410 kcal per serving

Protein
15 g
Carbohydrates
46.3 g
of which sugars
6.2 g
Fat
15.1 g
of which saturated fat
2.3 g
Fiber
14.2 g

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

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked beans, rinse them and cook them for 40 minutes in fresh water until tender.
  2. Sauté the sliced onion, diced leek and carrot in olive oil for 8 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and tomato paste and let it brown for a minute.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, the cooked beans with their cooking water and the bay leaves.
  5. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
  6. Lightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the broth, then season.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, drizzled with a little olive oil and sprinkled with parsley.

Variations and tips

Winter version. Add a handful of finely shredded cabbage near the end of cooking for a more filling dish.

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