Makhlouta 2 - Vegetarian Hearty Lebanese Lentil & B

Name: Makhlouta 2 - Vegetarian Hearty Lebanese Lentil & Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried white kidney beans; 1/2 cup dried red kidney beans; 1/2 cup dried garbanzo beans; 1/4 cup black dried fava beans; 1/4 cup dried black lentils (large variety); 1/4 cup coarse bulgur; 1/4 cup short-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Soak all the pulses in plenty of cold water overnight. Once soaked, rinse well & pick out any bad bots or grit etc.
2
Put lentils and beans (except fava beans) in a pressure cooker. Cover with water - at least 6 cups, and cook on a medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium & cook for 30 minutes.
3
In a separate pressure cooker or pan with tight fitting lid, cook the fava beans using the same method. Once cooked, drain well & set aside.
4
In a large stockpot, heat oil, add onions and stir-fry until browned. Add the pulses, rice & bulgur to the stockpot. Season to taste & cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until rice is tender - you may need to add a little more water at this stage.
5
Finally, add the lemon juice & cook over a low heat for 3 more minutes.

176

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried white kidney beans, 1/2 cup dried red kidney beans, 1/2 cup dried garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup black dried fava beans, and more.

Yes, Makhlouta 2 - Vegetarian Hearty Lebanese Lentil & Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Makhlouta 2 - Vegetarian Hearty Lebanese Lentil & Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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