My Loubia / Lubia / Loobia - Classic Algerian Beans! Recipe

Name: My Loubia / Lubia / Loobia - Classic Algerian Beans!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g dried haricot beans; 2 12 liters water; 6 ½ teaspoons paprika; 3 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (400 g) can plum tomatoes, pureed or 400 ml passata; 6 garlic cloves, minced or 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 6 -8 pieces chicken or 6 -8 pieces lamb or 6 -8 pieces beef; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; olive oil, & vinegar to serve

Servings: persons

500 g dried haricot beans
2 12 liters water
6 ½ teaspoons paprika
3 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 (400 g) can plum tomatoes, pureed or 400 ml passata
6 garlic cloves, minced or 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 -8 pieces chicken or 6 -8 pieces lamb or 6 -8 pieces beef
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch black pepper
2 ½ teaspoons salt
olive oil, & vinegar to serve

1
The night before you want to make loubia, place the dried beans in a large bowl & cover with cold water.
2
Allow to soak overnight, then rinse & drain before use.
3
In a large stock pot, dutch oven or casserole dish (about 4.5 L capacity), seal the meat in the olive oil.
4
Add the beans, paprika & cumin, mix well & cook on low heat for a few minutes.
5
Pour 2 litres of water over the beans, add the salt & pepper.
6
Cover & cook on a medium heat - so the loubia is on a fast simmer - for 1 hour.
7
After 1 hour, add 500ml extra water & the pureed / liquidised tin of plum tomatoes / passata.
8
Add the garlic, 2 tsp salt, 2 1/2 tsp paprika & 1 1/2 tsp cumin.
9
Cover & cook for 30 minutes on medium heat as before.
10
After 30 minutes, remove the lid & simmer uncovered for a further 30 minutes.
11
Do not let the sauce become too thick as when you add the olive oil & vinegar for serving, it thicken the sacue up automatically.
12
Check seasoning, you may need additional salt, then serve piping hot with plenty of fresh crusty bread.
13
Either add 1 tablespoon of olive oil & 1-2 tsp vinegar to each bowl before serving or let people add it themselves at the table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g dried haricot beans, 2 12 liters water, 6 ½ teaspoons paprika, 3 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, My Loubia / Lubia / Loobia - Classic Algerian Beans! falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

My Loubia / Lubia / Loobia - Classic Algerian Beans!

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