Georgian Beans (Lobio) Recipe

Name: Georgian Beans (Lobio)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry red kidney beans; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 2 carrots, chopped fine; 1 rib celery, chopped fine; 8 pitted prunes; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, plus 1 tablespoon; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups dry red kidney beans
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 carrots, chopped fine
1 rib celery, chopped fine
8 pitted prunes
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, plus 1 tablespoon
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Soak beans overnight or cook beans for 2 minutes in plenty of water and allow to sit for one hour.
2
Drain water from beans and add plenty of fresh water to cover with onion, carrots and celery.
3
Cover and simmer for about one hour, until beans are tender, but not mushy.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
Simmer the prunes in 1/3 cup of the vinegar for 20 minutes.
6
With food processor running, put garlic through tube.
7
Add remaining vinegar, tamarind paste, hot pepper flakes, coriander seed, fenugreek, olive oil, prunes and vinegar and process to a paste.
8
Add the cilantro and process to chop fine.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Stir into warm beans.

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry red kidney beans, 1 large onion, chopped fine, 2 carrots, chopped fine, 1 rib celery, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Georgian Beans (Lobio) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Georgian Beans (Lobio)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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