Lobio with nuts and mint
4 servings
120 minutes
Lobio with nuts and mint is a refined dish of Georgian cuisine that combines the rich taste of beans, the spice of nuts, and the freshness of mint. The origins of this dish date back centuries when Georgian housewives used simple yet aromatic ingredients to create nutritious and delicious meals. The bean base of lobio absorbs the rich aroma of sautéed onions and spices, while the nut mixture with garlic and wine vinegar adds expressive depth to the flavor. Dried mint adds a touch of freshness, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients. This dish is perfect for standalone dining or as an accompaniment to meat and vegetable dishes. Lobio is a gastronomic journey into the heart of Georgia where the aroma of spices and herbs fills each serving with warmth and hospitality.
1
Soak the beans in cold water for 6–24 hours, changing the water 1–2 times.
- Beans: 500 g
2
Rinse the beans, cover with cold water (the water should slightly cover the beans) and simmer with a lid until the beans are cooked. If all the water evaporates before the beans are ready, add boiling water (not cold water!).
- Beans: 500 g
3
Crush the nuts finely with garlic, red pepper, and salt. Dilute with wine vinegar (boil the vinegar with basil for 2-3 minutes beforehand). Add the remaining spices.
- Walnuts: 65 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ground red pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Dried basil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Khmeli-suneli: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Add the cooked beans, without letting them cool, to the sautéed onions, season with salt, and fry for 3-4 minutes (or simply let the beans soak in the heated oil).
- Onion: 3 heads
- Beans: 500 g
- Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass
- Onion: 3 heads
5
Transfer the beans with onions to an enamel or porcelain dish and mix with the nut mass.
- Beans: 500 g
- Walnuts: 65 g
- Wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
6
You can also sprinkle with finely chopped greens.
- Dried mint: 1 tablespoon
- Savory: 2 stems