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A serving of loubia, highlighting the thickness of the sauce.
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Loubia Recipe (Moroccan White Bean Stew)

Loubia is a deliciously rich stew of tender white beans cooked in flavor-packed tomato sauce.  Also known as Moroccan white bean stew, it's a bowl of beans and sauce infused with spices and herbs --- a taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine in every spoonful!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 5
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 250 grams dried white beans (about 1 cup, heaping), soaked for 12 hours
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, heaping
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup mix of flat leaf parsley and coriander, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper, for seasoning

Instructions

  • Soak the dried white beans the night before (or for at least twelve hours), then rinse, drain, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until it softens.
  • Add the tomato paste, ground ginger, cumin, and sweet paprika.
  • Cook the spices and paste for a couple of minutes --- mixing continuously to ensure they don't stick to the pan.  
    (Note:  Lower the heat if necessary)
  • Add the drained white beans and the crushed tomatoes.
  • Mix to combine everything, then pour two to three cups of water.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and bring loubia to a soft boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for an hour.
  • Add the chopped coriander and parsley --- then continue simmering until the beans are tender.
  • Taste your Moroccan stewed white beans and season with salt and ground pepper.
  • Remove from the heat, transfer into bowls, and serve!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  It's better to pour two cups of water first, then add another cup if you think there's too little liquid in your Moroccan loubia.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 1082mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 6mg