Mild lobio

4 servings

60 minutes

Non-spicy lobio is a fragrant dish infused with the warmth of traditions and home comfort. Its roots go deep into European cuisine, where beans play an important role in nutrition. The velvety texture of the beans perfectly complements the nutty notes of walnuts, while sweet-spicy vegetables add richness to the flavor. Tomatoes and spices give the dish a slight tanginess, creating a harmonious balance. Lobio is excellent as a standalone dish, especially for fasting days, or as a side to meat. Rich in protein, it is nutritious and healthy. It is best served with greens that add freshness and brightness. This dish embodies simplicity and sophistication at the same time, capable of surprising even the most demanding gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 296.1
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 22.4g
• Carbohydrates: 18.1g

Ingredients

• Beans: 500 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Fresh red pepper: 1 pc
• Walnuts: 50 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Tomato paste: 140 g
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 40 g
• Basil: 10 g
• Bay leaf: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground red pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Rinse the dry beans and soak them in water overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 500 g

2. Rinse the beans again, put them to boil, bring to a boil, and cook with bay leaf until ready (about 1.5 hours).

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 500 g
   • Bay leaf: 1 piece

3. While the beans are boiling, shell the walnuts. Clean and wash the onion, then chop it into small cubes. Wash the pepper, remove the seeds, and cut it into strips. Clean and wash the carrot, then cut it into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Fresh red pepper: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

4. Heat the pan and pour in vegetable oil. Add carrots and onions to the hot oil. Sauté, stirring, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Then add the pepper and sauté a bit more. Next, pour in the ketchup (this is a matter of taste; I prefer regular tomatoes) and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, adding any spices you have on hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Fresh red pepper: 1 piece
   • Tomato paste: 140 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste

5. We crush the nuts with a rolling pin, but not to a powdery state.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g

6. We wash and finely chop the greens. We also chop the garlic finely. I like to prepare everything in advance so I don't get distracted from the cooking process.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 40 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

7. We add nuts to the vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g

8. Drain the water from the cooked beans and mash them slightly. Then mix them with the vegetables. Add garlic and herbs as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 500 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 40 g

9. We simmer all this for about 3-4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 500 g