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This Moroccan White Bean Stew<\/strong> (also known as Loubia) is the perfect weeknight meal that is bursting with flavour. A classic in Middle Eastern cuisine, this vegan white bean and tomato stew consists of simple ingredients, is ready in just 35 minutes and is truly delicious!<\/p>\n

Moroccan Loubia<\/strong> is the perfect comfort food that has the sweet and warming aromas of cumin, paprika, ginger, cayenne, and turmeric that balance the flavors of tomato and fresh herbs (parsley and cilantro). It can easily be made with canned beans, meaning no overnight soaking or by prepping the beans ahead. This satisfying bean stew<\/strong> can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a side dish served with your favourite crusty bread for dipping. Truly delicious!<\/p>\n

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What is Loubia?<\/h2>\n

Loubia (which translates to \u201cbeans\u201d) is a traditional north African dish, hailing from Morocco, that is made with stewed white beans in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Like many dishes specific to a culture, there are many versions to be found. Traditionally, it’s made with fresh tomatoes, dried beans, is deeply infused with the flavors of garlic, tomato, and cumin, and varying other spices. You can also find vegan and vegetarian versions, as well as versions made with meat.<\/p>\n

A quick and easy white bean and tomato stew recipe<\/h2>\n

My version of classic Moroccan Loubia is made with canned, chopped tomatoes to give the sauce a rich tomato flavor (in the peak of summer I would likely use 3 large heirloom tomatoes and grate them to make the sauce). And to speed up the process, I also use canned cannellini beans, since no planning ahead is required. I also like to keep my white bean stew recipe suitable for both vegetarians and vegans \u2014 100% plant-based!<\/p>\n

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Moroccan White Bean Stew ingredients<\/h2>\n

White Beans:<\/strong> the main ingredient for Moroccan Loubia. Depending on whether you are cooking on the fly or planning ahead, you can either use canned white beans or white dry beans. I find white beans such as cannellini beans perfect for this bean and tomato stew. However, you could also use butter beans (Riesenbohnen).<\/p>\n

Tomatoes:<\/strong> as a wintertime stew, I like to used organic, chopped canned tomatoes (e.g. Mutti<\/a>). However you could also use ripe summer tomatoes. And depending on the sweetness of the tomatoes, the sauce may be a little less acidic than with the canned version. The flavor can be balanced out with a squeeze of lemon.<\/p>\n

Tomato Paste:<\/strong> enriches and enhances the tomato flavors.<\/p>\n

Aromatics and Spices:<\/strong> onions, garlic, and warming spices are essential for creating the flavor of this comforting stew. Feel free to add a little smokiness with the addition of smoked paprika (1\/4 teaspoon or more).<\/p>\n

Vegetable Broth:<\/strong> although not much broth is used, I prefer it over water as it adds some additional flavor. Chicken broth would also be fine if this dish does not need to be vegetarian or vegan.<\/p>\n

Fresh herbs:<\/strong> add freshness and flavour to the warming aromas of the tomato sauce.They are added at the very end, in order to let their flavours shine.<\/p>\n

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How to prepare this White Bean Stew recipe<\/h2>\n

This simple to make white bean and tomato stew recipe is pretty much complete in two easy steps!<\/p>\n

Step 1: Prepare the tomato sauce<\/h3>\n

Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet. Add onion and saut\u00e9, stirring often, until the onion is softened. Then add the garlic and saut\u00e9 for one minute, followed by the tomato paste. Stir until fully incorporated with the onions. Then add the spices, stirring to release their flavors. Finally add the tomatoes and broth, bring to a light simmer, then cover and let gently simmer for 10 minutes so that the flavours can infuse.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Add the beans<\/h3>\n

Once the tomato sauce is deeply aromatic, add the rinsed and drained canned beans. Let the mix simmer for another 10 minutes until the stew starts to thicken. Finally stir in the fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning. Voila! Serve it up with some crusty bread and dig in!<\/p>\n

Reasons to love this Loubia recipe:<\/h2>\n
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  • Rich in flavor and deeply satisfying, this easy-to-make white bean stew is ready to serve in just 35 minutes!<\/li>\n
  • Moroccan Loubia can be served with some bread for dipping as a stand alone meal, or served over orzo rice noodles (risoni) for a hearty main, or on it\u2019s own as a tasty side dish or mezze dish.<\/li>\n
  • It is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and is packed with plant-based nutrition, fibre and flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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