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Quick lobio kidney-bean stew

Kidney beans simmer with onion, coriander and walnuts into a thick, aromatic stew. A splash of wine vinegar lifts the creamy beans, and fresh cilantro gives the finished pot a clear herbal note.

VeganEasy4 servings
Quick lobio kidney-bean stew serving inspiration

Serving inspiration; this recipe’s finish may vary. Photo: Svetlov Artem · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; display may crop to fit.

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 servings. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 720 gCanned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 180 gOnion, diced
  • 2 tbspOlive oil
  • 3 cloveGarlic, minced
  • 1 tspGround coriander
  • ¼ tspGround fenugreek
  • 40 gWalnuts, finely ground
  • 350 mlWater
  • ½ tspFine salt
  • 1 ½ tbspRed wine vinegar
  • 20 gCilantro, chopped
  • ¼ tspBlack pepper

Make it

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and soften the onion over medium heat for 7 minutes. Add the garlic, coriander and fenugreek and stir for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the beans, ground walnuts, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Mash about a third of the beans against the pot to make a thick sauce while leaving the rest whole. Cook for 2–3 minutes more if needed.
  4. Stir in the vinegar and cilantro, then serve hot or warm in four bowls.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: Tree nuts. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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