Description
This Moroccan Bean Stew is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s ready in 30 minutes. Loubia can be made on the stovetop or in an instant pot, bursting with traditional African flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika powder (optional)
- ⅓ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- dash of salt & black pepper
- 1 can (15oz) canned white beans (Cannellini, Navy, or Great Northern)
- 1 cup veggie broth
- ¾ cup dry white beans (for Instant Pot method)
- 1 ½ – 2 cups veggie broth (for Instant Pot method)
Instructions
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large pot or pan over medium heat.
- Step: Add onion and garlic and fry while constantly stirring until onion is translucent.
- Step: Add fresh tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
- Step: Add paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, salt & black pepper and cook for one minute to release flavors.
- Step: For stovetop: add veggie broth, tomato paste, and drained canned beans; simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Step: For Instant Pot: add veggie broth, tomato paste, and drained soaked beans; pressure cook on high for 17 minutes, natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release.
- Step: Taste and adjust seasoning, then top with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Use larger white beans like Cannellini, Navy, or Great Northern for best results. If using the Instant Pot method, dry beans must be soaked overnight. Serve with crusty bread, pita, or naan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Moroccan, Loubia, white bean stew, vegetarian, one-pot meal, African cuisine