Red beans with nuts and cilantro. Bean salad with nuts. Red bean lobio salad

The cuisine of the hospitable Caucasus is unthinkable without beans, nuts and all kinds of spices, which are generously added to dishes. Bean salad with walnuts is a striking example of Caucasian cuisine. The basis of the dish is, of course, dried beans. Chopped nut kernels go perfectly with it. This composition is complemented by spicy herbs - green onions in a duet with parsley and dry spice - red hot pepper. And the finishing touch is garlic, which fills the dish with an amazing, unique aroma. The connecting link is sunflower oil.

Ingredients

• dry beans – 200 g
• walnut kernel – 80 g
• garlic – 4-5 cloves
• parsley – 1/2 bunch
• green onions – 1/2 bunch
• ground red pepper – 1/2 tsp.
• salt - to taste
• Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes. + time to soak beans
Number of servings: 4

Preparation

1. Sort the beans and soak in cold water for at least 6-8 hours. During soaking, change the water 1-2 times.

2. Then rinse the beans, place them in a saucepan and add a small amount of cold water so that the liquid barely covers the grains. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, covered, for about 1 hour. Evaluate the beans: they should be soft.

Place the finished beans in a colander to drain the liquid.

3. Wash the green onions and parsley, dry and finely chop.

4. Remove the kernels from the nuts and finely chop them with a knife with a wide blade.

5. Peel the garlic cloves, rinse and chop very finely.

6. Place boiled beans, herbs, nuts and garlic in a salad bowl. Season with salt and ground red pepper to taste.

The classic recipe for red bean lobio is a culinary creation of the peoples of the western part of Transcaucasia, part of their daily diet. Under the unprepossessing appearance of bean soup with simple cooking technology lies an exquisite and nutritious dish with a lot of spices and herbs.

Lobio is an important part of Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian cuisines. It is prepared often and everywhere, each housewife has her own vision of the dish, the secret of cooking beans and a set of seasonings to give a unique taste.

Interesting fact from history

Traditionally, lobio was made from dolichos, an ancient legume. These are exotic ivory-colored beans. They have an oval shape and a white comb. Now dolichos is widespread in India.

Most modern recipes for Transcaucasian lobio are based on regular beans, so don’t bother looking for the fruits of a climbing plant of the Legume family, exotic for Russian lands.

Which beans to choose for lobio?

Different varieties of beans are used in cooking, but most housewives prefer to cook with red beans, which boil well, retain their shape better, without turning the dish into mush, when cooked correctly. You can use green legumes or canned legumes (for cooking under limited time).

1. A sure sign of legumes being ready is torn skin. The standard water/product ratio during cooking is 2:1.
2. When preparing lobio, it is recommended to crush the beans a little. Don't put in extra effort or you'll end up with a bean porridge with a creamy consistency.
3. Be sure to soak old beans overnight. The minimum time for softening is 4 hours, the optimal time is half a day.
4. It is not recommended to mix several types of beans when cooking. A mixture of legumes will negatively affect the stomach, since it is very difficult to properly prepare a dish from several varieties of beans. Each type requires a certain soaking time and different heat treatment.
5. Be moderate when using seasonings, aromatic herbs, hot spices. Try to focus on a few ingredients rather than mixing everything together.

Let's look at several recipes for red bean lobio.

Classic Georgian red bean lobio recipe

Ingredients:

• Beans – 1 cup,
• Onion - 1 head,
• Walnuts – 100 g,
• Garlic cloves – 3 pieces,
• Tomato juice – 200 g,
• Apple cider vinegar – 1 small spoon,
• Vegetable oil – 2 large spoons,
• Hot pepper – 1 pod,
• Fresh herbs, salt and ground pepper - to taste.

Preparation:

1. I'm sorting out the red beans. I rinse it in water several times. I soak it overnight to swell.
2. I drain the water and rinse thoroughly again. I put it on the stove to cook for 50 minutes. I stir during cooking.
3. I peel the onion, cut it into rings and put it in a frying pan. I fry it in vegetable oil.
4. I peel the garlic and crush it in a press. Carefully chop the walnuts. I stir.
5. I throw the garlic-nut mixture into a frying pan with onions and lay out the beans. I put it on low heat. I add tomato juice, a little ground black pepper, and salt. For a special spicy taste of lobio, I add a pod of pepper. Stir and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
6. I remove the frying pan from the stove, transfer it to a beautiful large plate, and decorate with herbs.

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I serve the dish hot. I top it off with sliced ​​cheese and a corn tortilla.

Classic recipe with chicken

Ingredients:

• Chicken – 300 g,
• Onions – 1 piece,
• Red beans – 300 g,
• Walnut – 100 g,
• Water – 3 glasses,
• Tomatoes – 3 pieces,
• Red pepper, salt - to taste,
• Vegetable oil – 1 tablespoon,
• Basil, cloves, coriander - to taste.

Preparation:

1. I soak the legumes in cold water, after washing them first. I leave it for 8 hours.
2. I drain the water, transfer it to a saucepan and pour a new one. Cook until done for 1.5 hours. At the same time, I set the chicken to cook in another container. Cooking time depends on the part you used. For a less calorie dish, I recommend taking breast or fillet, as for broth.
3. Place the boiled chicken on a plate. I'm waiting for it to cool down. I cut it into pieces. I remove the beans from the heat. Transfer to a colander and set aside.
4. I'm preparing a roast. I start with onions, cut into rings. I add tomatoes cut into small cubes. Simmer over medium heat. I don't forget to stir. Then I add chopped herbs and chopped walnuts.
5. For sautéing I add boiled chicken and cooked beans. Simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Classic recipe in a slow cooker

Ingredients:

• Red beans - 2 tablespoons,
• Adjika (tomato paste) – 1 small spoon,
• Garlic – 2 cloves,
• Onion – 1 head,
• Fruit vinegar – 1 small spoon,
• Butter - 1.5 tablespoons,
• Vegetable oil – 1 large spoon,
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 small spoon,
• Chopped walnuts - 2 tablespoons,
• Dill, saffron, basil, cilantro - to taste.

Preparation:

1. I sort through the legumes and soak them for 6 hours before cooking. I drain the water and transfer it to the multicooker reservoir. I pour in fresh water to completely cover the beans.
2. If there is a special “Beans” mode in the multicooker, set the timer for 60-80 minutes, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations. I use the standard “Extinguishing” program in the absence of a special one. Cooking time – 70 minutes.
3. I check the beans for doneness. The legumes should swell and soften well, but retain their natural shape without turning into a homogeneous mush.
4. I peel the garlic and onions. I chop the vegetables finely. I add it to the almost finished beans, 10-15 minutes before the end of the program. I add adjika.
5. I pour in a small spoon of fruit vinegar and add vegetable oil and butter to the multicooker. I add walnuts if desired. The main thing is to grind it first.
6. Salt and pepper, stir and continue to simmer.
7. When the multicooker finishes working and the program turns off, I add spices (black and red pepper), suneli hops and fresh herbs. I stir. Let it brew for 5 minutes.

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I serve it on the table, transferring it into a deep dish. Bon appetit!

Cooking lobio with eggplant

Ingredients:

• Canned beans – 400 g,
• Eggplants – 400 g,
• Garlic – 3 pieces,
• Onion – 1 head,
• Parsley – 1 bunch,
• Salt, ground black pepper - to taste.

Preparation:

1. I relieve eggplants of bitterness in a simple way. I cut into slices and sprinkle with coarse salt. I leave it for 15-20 minutes. Droplets will appear on the surface of the pieces. I rinse the vegetables under running water. I dry it with a towel. That's all!
2. To save time I use canned beans. I drain the liquid from the jar into the frying pan and begin to simmer the onions. I add chopped eggplant. Fry the vegetable until light brown. 10 minutes is enough.
3. I throw the beans along with the remaining liquid into the frying pan. I add salt and pepper. I stir. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. I chop the garlic using a special crusher. At the end I add fresh finely chopped herbs. I simmer for 2 minutes.

I invite members of the household to the table. I serve lobio hot.

How to cook lobio with meat and nuts

Ingredients:

• Beans – 250 g,
• Pork – 400 g,
• Tomato paste - 3 large spoons,
• Onion – 1 head,
• Lavrushka – 3 pieces,
• Mustard – 1 teaspoon,
• Chopped walnuts - 1 large spoon.

Preparation:

1. I rinse the beans and fill them with cold water. I soak in a glass container for 6 hours. During soaking, I recommend changing the water several times.
2. I transfer the beans to the pan. I pour fresh water. Cook with the lid open for 80-100 minutes. I focus on the softness of legumes.
3. I wash the pork thoroughly and dry it with a towel. I get rid of the veins and carefully cut them into small pieces.
4. I heat up the frying pan and add oil. I'm putting out the pork. Turn on high power and fry until golden brown.
5. In another frying pan I cook the onion sauté. I stir thoroughly and try to fry until golden brown.
6. I throw the fried onion into the meat. I add beans, mustard, spices and tomato paste. You can add spicy and aromatic herbs.
7. I put the heat on low, pour in a little water and simmer in a frying pan for 20 to 40 minutes.

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The dish will be very satisfying, especially with pork. Serve warm (preferably hot) as an independent dish. Chop for an easy addition and garnish of fresh vegetables.

Lobio recipe in Georgian with herbs and spices

Ingredients:

• Beans – 500 g,
• Onions - 3 pieces,
• Vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons,
• Apple cider vinegar - 3 large spoons,
• Walnuts (chopped) – 4 tablespoons,
• Tomato paste - 2 small spoons,
• Garlic – 4 cloves,
• Salt - to taste.

SPICES AND HERBS FOR THE RECIPE:

• Oregano – 25 g,
• Parsley – 25 g,
• Celery – 25 g,
• Basil – 25 g,
• Dill – 25 g,
• Paprika – 5 g,
• Coriander – 5 g,
• Cinnamon – 5 g.

Preparation:

1. I'm sorting through the beans. I wash it several times. I leave it in a cup of water for 6 hours. When soaking, I recommend changing the water and then sorting the beans again.
2. I wash it again. I transfer it to a saucepan and add water. Cook over medium heat for 90 minutes.
3. I peel and finely chop the onion heads. 3 pieces are enough for sautéing. I brown it in a frying pan with vegetable oil. I add beans to the onions. I stir.
4. I boil the vinegar for 2 minutes with spices and herbs. Finely chop the garlic (if there is no special press), mix with chopped walnuts. I add the mixture to the vinegar and herbs.
5. I transfer the onions and legumes into a large saucepan, add tomato paste, and pour in 150 g of boiling water. I set the heat to medium. I stir.
6. After two minutes I add the vinegar mixture with spices, garlic and nuts. I mix thoroughly. I turn the fire to minimum. I leave it for 3-5 minutes. Then I turn off the stove and let the dish sit for at least 10 minutes.

How to make lobio from canned red beans

Express recipe for lobio lovers. By using a canned product, we will reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes. No soaking or repeated washing of beans!

Ingredients:

• Canned beans – 900 g (2 cans),
• Tomato paste - 2 large spoons,
• Onion – 2 pieces,
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 teaspoon,
• Vegetable oil - 6 tablespoons,
• Wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon,
• Garlic – 4 cloves,
• Walnut – 100 g,
• Green onions, parsley, salt, pepper - to taste.

Preparation:

1. I grind walnuts in a blender. I pass the garlic cloves through a garlic press. I add wine vinegar and finely chopped herbs. Parsley and green onions can be replaced with cilantro. I mix thoroughly.
2. Fry the chopped onion in a frying pan until golden brown. I stir so it doesn't burn. I put tomato paste into the sauté. Simmer over low heat for 4 minutes.
3. I put the beans in a colander. I separate it from the liquid. I throw it into the frying pan with the simmering mixture. I season it, add suneli hops and coriander. Stir and simmer for another 3 minutes.
4. I remove the beans from the heat, lay out the nuts with garlic and herbs. To make the dish more aromatic, stir and leave to brew for 10 minutes.

Spicy lobio with walnuts in Gurian style

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 350 g,
• Hot onions - 2 pieces,
• Garlic – 4 cloves,
• Peeled and chopped walnuts – 150 g,
• Capsicum – 1 piece,
• Ground red pepper, salt to taste,
• Cilantro, celery - to taste,
• Khmeli-suneli, turmeric - 1 teaspoon each.

Preparation:

1. I thoroughly wash the beans and soak them for 4 hours. Then I let it cook. When it boils over, add water.
2. I chop the onion finely, without frying it, and immediately throw it into the pan with the beans.
3. I grind garlic, walnuts, peppers and herbs in a blender. This will speed up the cooking process.
4. I crush the beans with a rolling pin to a pulp.
5. I add the mixture from the blender to the prepared beans and onions. I stir. Simmer over low heat for at least 20 minutes.
6. At the end of cooking, add seasonings, salt and ground red pepper. I leave it for 20-30 minutes. After steeping, I serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs on top.

Fragrant lobio in pots in the oven

A traditional dish of Georgian cuisine, lobio, is prepared from beans (“lobio” - beans, Georgian). There are a great many options for preparing lobio; today we will master the classic recipe for lobio made from red beans, with walnuts, garlic, tomato and herbs. The beans must first be soaked in water and boiled until soft. For lobio, do not use canned beans. Of course, Georgian dishes are unthinkable without an abundance of spices and hot pepper. But if you don’t like hot dishes, then there are no such strict rules obliging you to put red pepper in your lobio. Instead of pomegranate juice, we will use lemon juice (in extreme cases, take a little vinegar). And of course, greens are important for lobio! Cilantro gives this dish a special taste - piquancy and freshness are guaranteed in this case. Parsley is also good, but cilantro is still preferable.

To prepare lobio, prepare the main products:

• red beans - 170 g
• walnuts - 80 g
• onion - 40 g
• garlic clove - 1 pc.
• tomato paste – 60 g
• lemon juice - 2 tsp.
• spices and seasonings to taste (preferably the presence of ground black pepper and ground coriander)
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.
• small bunch of fresh cilantro

How to cook red bean lobio according to the classic recipe

Soak red beans in clean water for 5-6 hours.

Boil the beans until soft, adding a little salt to the water. Drain the broth, leaving about a glass.

Walnuts should be finely chopped.

Bring the tomato paste to the volume of a glass by adding water or bean broth. Instead of tomato paste, you can use high-quality, preferably homemade, tomato juice.

Peel the onion and garlic and finely chop (if the garlic contains green sprouts, it should be removed so that the garlic aroma and taste are not overly aggressive). Lightly dry the walnuts in a dry frying pan so that their flavor is revealed as brightly as possible in the lobio. Carefully! Don't let the nuts burn. Add vegetable oil to the nuts. Place chopped onion and garlic in a frying pan. Fry everything together a little for a minute. Add boiled beans.

Place diluted tomato paste, salt, lemon juice, spices and seasonings in the lobio (add hot pepper to taste and as desired). Pour in a little bean broth. The amount will depend on personal preference regarding the thickness and quantity of the resulting sauce. If you like more gravy, add more broth.

After mixing all the ingredients in the frying pan, cover the lobio with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes. The beans should not fall apart.

Rinse the cilantro thoroughly, chop finely, it is advisable to remove large coarse stems. Add greens to the lobio. Stir.

Serve red bean lobio hot immediately after cooking.

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Red bean lobio (classic recipe)

This recipe will not leave bean lovers indifferent. Of the red varieties, I chose Bordeaux; it retains its shape perfectly when cooked and has a pleasant taste. See the recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• Red beans 300 grams
• Khmeli-suneli 0.5 teaspoons
• Bell pepper 1 piece
• Ground black pepper 1 pinch
• Sunflower oil 4 tbsp. spoons
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Salt To taste
• Garlic 1-2 cloves
• Tomato 1 piece
• Hot pepper 1 piece
• Walnuts 40 grams
• Onion 1 piece
• Cilantro 1 bunch

Prepare the food. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that bell pepper is not necessary, but in my opinion it tastes much better with it.

Sort red beans from spoiled grains. Rinse under running water, soak for several hours in cold water. Afterwards, drain the water, add fresh water and set to cook. You can salt the beans at the end of cooking. The cooking time for beans varies depending on the type of red beans, try it. It took me an hour.

When the beans are ready. Remove it from the heat and leave it to cool in the water. Peel the vegetables. Cut the onion and bell pepper into cubes.

Fry the onion and pepper in sunflower oil with a pinch of salt until half cooked.

Wash the tomato and pour boiling water over it to easily remove the peel. Cut into small cubes.

Add the tomato to the fried vegetables, also suneli hops, finely chopped garlic, hot pepper, bay leaf and a pinch of black pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until all ingredients are completely cooked.

Peel the nuts from the shell and grind them in a mortar.

Strain the beans from the liquid, add to the pan with the vegetables, and add nuts and finely chopped herbs. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes in a frying pan.

Red bean lobio is ready! Bon appetit!

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Red bean lobio - the best recipes for a traditional Georgian dish

Red bean lobio is a delicious food originally from sunny Georgia. They joke that there are more varieties of recipes than there are housewives themselves. Making red bean lobio is a very simple process. But the result is a very appetizing dish that can satisfy hunger for a long time.

Bean lobio - classic recipe

Red bean lobio turns out to be extremely tasty and looks beautiful on the table. It is also believed that eating this type of legume does not lead to weight gain. So even those who are watching their weight can easily afford such food. When cooking, you should follow some rules so that everything turns out great:

1. It is better to soak the beans first, then the cooking time will be significantly reduced;
2. The finished product should be soft;
3. The Georgian red bean lobio recipe necessarily includes a large amount of herbs, spices and herbs. After all, they are the ones who make the dish truly delicious.

Canned bean lobio

Lobio from canned red beans is a dish that does not contain any animal products. It can be prepared during Lent. If anyone thinks such food is tasteless, they are mistaken. Thanks to the use of a large number of spices and herbs, the treat is obtained with an interesting taste. Crushed nuts add a special piquancy to lobio with red beans.

• canned beans – 1 jar;
• bulbs – 2 pcs.;
• garlic – 4 cloves;
• peeled walnuts – 100 g;
• dried basil, ground red pepper, suneli hops - 1 teaspoon each;
• cilantro – 1 bunch;
• tomato paste – 2 tbsp. spoons;
• wine vinegar - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• salt.

1. Sauté the chopped onion until lightly browned.
2. Place the contents of the jar along with the liquid into the frying pan.
3. Simmer over low heat, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Add some salt and mix thoroughly.
6. At the end, add wine vinegar, which will add a slight sourness, and knead again.

Bean lobio with meat - recipe

Legumes with meat provide a huge amount of protein. A great option when you need to feed hungry men. They will definitely be pleased, and you will receive a lot of compliments and requests for more. Lobio with chicken and red beans can be seasoned with various Georgian spices. Well, don’t forget about greens either. Instead of fillet, you can use any part of the chicken.

• legumes – 500 g;
• chicken fillet – 500 g;
• fresh or canned tomatoes in their own juice – 500 g;
• onion – 300 g;
• garlic – 1 head;
• dill, cilantro - half a bunch;
• oregano - to taste.

1. The beans are soaked in water overnight and then boiled until fully cooked.
2. The chicken is cut into pieces and lightly fried with chopped onion.
3. Then pour in about 100 ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Spread diced tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
5. Stir and simmer for a quarter of an hour.
6. At the end, add the main component, stir, heat and let it brew under the lid.

Recipe for bean lobio with tomato

Tomato is a product that is used very often in Georgian cuisine. You can use fresh tomatoes, but canned ones will also work. Now you will learn how to cook lobio from beans and tomatoes. The dish is prepared with gravy, which you can serve on its own, or you can use it as an addition to meat or any side dish.

• dry beans – 1 cup;
• tomato paste – 100 g;
• spices for pilaf – ½ teaspoon;
• green cilantro – 50 g;
• garlic cloves – 5 pcs.

1. The beans are sorted, washed and soaked.
2. Boil them until done.
3. Tomato paste is sautéed in a frying pan.
4. Spread the boiled component with a small amount of liquid and salt.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer the red bean lobio a little more.
6. It is served hot or cold.

Lobio with mushrooms and beans

Lobio from beans with mushrooms is not quite standard, but at the same time very tasty and nutritious. Mushrooms add zest, making the dish even more interesting. From the specified volume of ingredients you will get 3 servings. And the time required for cooking in total will take just over an hour. If you don’t have champignons on hand, you can use any other mushrooms.

• raw beans – 1 cup;
• large carrots – 1 pc.;
• large onion – 1 pc.;
• tomato paste – 1 tbsp. spoon;
• nut kernels – 150 g;
• dill, parsley, cilantro - half a bunch each;
• garlic – 4 cloves;
• fresh champignons – 500 g;
• vegetable oil, odorless.

1. The beans are pre-soaked and then boiled until soft in a saucepan without a lid.
2. Champignons are fried with onion half rings until lightly browned.
3. Then throw in the chopped carrots and cook for another 7 minutes.
4. Place the remaining ingredients and simmer for a couple more minutes.

Red bean lobio with walnuts

The red bean lobio recipe is simple and absolutely accessible to everyone. Walnuts give the dish a piquant and unusual taste. They can be finely chopped with a knife, crushed in a blender, or simply crushed with a rolling pin. If you plan to cook the dish during Lent, then butter should be replaced with vegetable oil. Don't forget about adding traditional Georgian spices.

• dry beans – 1 cup;
• chopped nuts – 100 g;
• large onion – 1 pc.;
• garlic cloves – 5 pcs.;
• ground black pepper, coriander;
• cilantro – 1 bunch;
• butter – 40 g.

1. The beans are soaked overnight, then the water is drained, fresh water is added and boiled until tender.
2. Melt butter in a heated frying pan and add a pinch of coriander.
3. Add onion chips and fry until nicely browned.
4. Next, all the ingredients are mixed, salted and the red bean lobio is served to the table.

Red bean lobio in a slow cooker

Lobio from red beans in Georgian can be cooked in a frying pan, cauldron or in a slow cooker. From the specified number of components you will get 4-5 servings of hot, hearty food. Cooking will take a lot of time. But it’s worth considering the fact that you don’t need to monitor the process all this time, because nothing burns in this device.

• beans – 4 multi-cups;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• garlic – 6 cloves;
• cilantro – 70 g;
• tomato paste – 100 g;
• salt, spices - to taste.

1. Pour oil into a bowl and sauté chopped onion in it.
2. Transfer it to a plate.
3. Beans are placed in the container of the device and filled with water so that its level is 1 cm higher.
4. Cook in the “Stew” mode for 1.5 hours.
5. Then add all the ingredients, stir well and simmer in the same mode for another hour.

Red bean lobio salad

All previous dishes were prepared hot, often through stewing. And from the information below you will learn how to prepare red bean lobio in the form of a salad and serve it cold. In this case, take raw beans and boil them, or you can use a canned product.

1. The legumes are soaked, the water is drained, boiling water is added and cooked until tender.
2. Sauté chopped onions.
3. Mix both components and season them with the garlic-nut mixture.
4. Add Georgian seasonings and stir well.
5. Lobio salad made from boiled red beans is served chilled.

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Secret Georgian lobio bean recipe

Lobio is a traditional dish from Georgia, translated as “beans”, the basis of which is boiled, with the addition of vegetables, meat, and mushrooms. It can be prepared not from this type of legume, but since there are about a hundred of them, there are many recipes for lobio.

Beans - offer a large number of useful elements (potassium, magnesium, etc.), they are an ideal meat substitute, as they consist of protein, and beans are truly tasty if cooked correctly. In terms of its nutritional properties, it is on the same level as some types of meat. It is perfectly absorbed by the body, due to its high protein content, and is desirable for consumption by older people.

Beans have a positive effect on the central nervous system. Studies have shown that her lovers are people with a balanced character, kind and calm. According to the advice of nutritionists, beans should be present in a person’s diet at least twice a week.

Every Georgian woman has a single recipe for making lobio in her culinary arsenal. This is an independent dish, which is not usual for us, because beans are mainly used as an addition and addition to the main recipe. It can be used as a side dish and snack.

Preparing ingredients for lobio in Georgian style

For tasty and authentic lobio, you need to properly prepare the beans. You only need to take one variety, because different types are more or less hard, which affects the cooking time. For lobio, it is necessary to boil the beans, and in some cases they are ground to a mushy state. To speed up cooking and remove substances that cause bloating, it is pre-soaked in water. This water is drained and boiled in another, clean one.

What is a Georgian dish without spices? They add piquancy, sharpness, and aroma to the lobio. Depending on the recipe and your own taste preferences, you can use: onion, cilantro, parsley, marjoram, black and red pepper, suneli hops, white mustard, mint, bay leaf, cinnamon, cumin, saffron, cloves and other spices.

Onions go in a 1:2 ratio to the beans used. Chopped nuts are one of the main components of Georgian cuisine. Walnuts are mainly used.

Also, Georgian lobio is prepared with the addition of tomatoes. They are peeled (blanched) and crushed. You can remove the peel by making a cross-shaped cut and scalding with boiling water, or by briefly putting it in the oven. Sometimes, to simplify cooking, they are replaced with tomato paste. During the cooking process, they still lose their shape.

Depending on the recipe, meat is added, usually lamb or beef, mushrooms are used, most recipes with champignons, but you can also take other + vegetables (bell peppers, carrots). The meat and champignons are cleaned of all unnecessary things, chopped, and fried in oil.

Many lobio recipes use garlic. It is added at the very end to add aroma and improve taste.

How to cook red bean lobio classic recipe

To begin with, you need to pre-soak 300 grams of red beans in cold water for at least 6 hours (it is best to soak overnight to save time).

Separate the leaves from the stem of fresh cilantro, the fresher it is, the richer your dish will be. Finely chop the stems and marinate for several hours, or overnight, in vinegar.

After the time has passed, the beans need to be washed and filled with cold water, just enough to cover the beans a little. Bring the beans to a boil and continue to simmer for half an hour to an hour over medium heat. It is necessary to regulate the amount of water during cooking so that the beans do not burn or float in it. By the end of cooking, the water should evaporate, but if there is a lot of it, drain it, add a little.

Onion, 3 medium heads, peeled and chopped. Wash and blanch the tomatoes, making a cross-shaped cut and place them on the fruit in boiling water, then remove the skin. Chop the peeled tomatoes into cubes.

Pour a little oil into the pan and fry the onion until golden. Add chopped tomatoes to it and fry them over high heat, stirring, for about 10 minutes.

Now you need to transfer the tomatoes and onions into a saucepan, adding to them 120 grams of chopped walnuts, pickled cilantro and chopped leaves. From spices, you can take oregano, mint, suneli hops and pepper, black and red, salt, adjust their quantity to taste. Press 3 cloves of garlic through a press, or chop very finely.

Reduce the heat to low and keep the mixture like this for about 10 minutes. Add boiled beans, stir and cook for the same amount.

By the way, the Azerbaijani lobio recipe differs from the classic recipe only by the absence of tomato. The remaining ingredients and sequence of actions are the same. For lobio in Azerbaijani style, you need to use only red beans. Seasonings and spices, you can take any.

How to cook lobio in Georgian recipe with red beans and meat

Before you start cooking, you need to soak half a kilogram of red beans for several hours in water. Place the beans in cold water to cook.

Also, you need to take care of the meat in advance. This recipe uses half a kilogram of lamb pulp; it must be washed, cut and pressed into pieces in sunflower oil for about half an hour.

To prepare this dish, you need a deep, large frying pan or fry all the ingredients and mix in a saucepan.

Without removing the pan from the heat, chop 600 grams of blanched tomatoes, peeled, and add them to the meat. Peel, chop and add 3 onions to the tomatoes and lamb. Add some hot pepper, 5 cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press, chopped dill and cilantro, and salt. Simmer everything over low heat.

Cooked beans must be pureed until mushy and added to all other ingredients. Simmer everything for no more than ten minutes.

How to cook lobio with green beans

• Half a kilogram of green beans is enough;
• the same amount of tomatoes;
• 100 grams of walnut kernels;
• 2 onions;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• a bunch of cilantro and other greens.

You need to remove the skin from the tomato, then chop it finely and simmer with salt and pepper. This must be done before the moisture evaporates from the fruit. Then rub them through a sieve or in any other way convenient for you to form a paste, using a mixer, blender or meat grinder.

Peel the onion and garlic, chop and fry them until the onion is golden.

Add tomatoes, roasted beans, spices + chopped herbs to the boiled beans. Mix everything well and simmer for no more than fifteen minutes.

White bean lobio with meat in a slow cooker

• 0.5 kg white beans;
• 2 onions;
• sunflower oil;
• 50-70 grams of tomato paste;
• half a kilogram of meat (chicken or pork);
• 50 grams of walnuts;
• hot peppers;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• fresh herbs;
• spices.

Place the pre-soaked beans in a slow cooker for an hour, then grind them until mushy. Cook the chopped meat in the “frying” mode for about half an hour, stirring occasionally.

Now let's make the sauce. Fry chopped onion in oil. Chop the nuts + crushed garlic, take 2 cloves. Add hot pepper and a little bean broth, tomato paste, spices and chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, dill) and other spices, and salt.

In a slow cooker, layer: fried meat, boiled white beans, and sauce on top. If there is not enough liquid, water can be added. Simmer the lobio for an hour.

Lobio recipe with egg

This is a fairly simple, low-calorie and healthy recipe for Georgian cuisine.

Rinse well, remove the ends from the lobio, you need 800 grams of green beans, cut them into approximately 3 cm. Put it on low heat. Chop one onion and add to the beans after boiling. It can be fried if desired.

Now you need to beat 2 chicken eggs, add a little water, chopped herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley), a clove of garlic, spices and salt.

How to cook lobio with champignons

Cook 200 grams of pre-soaked red beans for an hour and a half. Wash and coarsely chop 250 grams of champignons, then fry until golden brown. Press 4 cloves of garlic through a press and add to the fried mushrooms. Chop 50 grams of walnuts and add to all other products. Add spices and salt to the lobio, mix everything. Decorate with greens.

You can prepare beans and the lobio dish itself using a huge number of different recipes. You can even develop your own recipe and surprise your family. Experiment and you will get the best lobio you have ever tasted on your table.

Recipe Salad Lobio made from red beans, walnuts and garlic. I love garlic. Very, very strong!

Love, as they say since childhood, when my sister and I cooked bread crusts with salt, not grated with garlic and borscht.

So my favorite restaurant of Georgian cuisine appeared. Garlic is a frequent guest there. There I tried this unusually delicious salad called Lobio. And every time I came back, I ordered this salad again and again.

Plucking up courage, I decided to find out what the secret of their Lobio was. But the secret remained a secret, they said that they could not disclose the list of ingredients...

Try it and you won't regret it!

Garlic combines many useful properties.It is rich in Sulfur, which not only gives garlic its famous (and not so famous) smell, but also has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects.Garlic helps reduce the concentration of (bad) LDL cholesterol in the blood and also lowers blood pressure. Suppresses the growth of cancer cells. Contains Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6 and C.

Red beans rich in fiber and protein. Contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals: Folic acid, Vitamin B1, large amounts of Molybdenum, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium and Magnesium.

Walnuts contain a huge amount of Vitamin E in its most beneficial form - Gamma-tocopherol, which protects our cardiovascular system. Rich in antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids.Walnuts have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. They also contain Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum and Biotin.

Coriander And cilantro have an anti-inflammatory effect. Help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as the production of free radicals.I’m embarrassed to admit, but it was a discovery for me to learn that coriander and cilantro are one plant, where cilantro is the leaves and coriander is its seeds.

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Red bean Lobio salad with walnuts and garlic

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Recipe type: Salad

Cuisine: Georgian

Number of servings: 6

Ingredients

• Red beans, dry - 1 cup
• Walnuts, finely chopped - ½ cup
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 piece
• Garlic, finely chopped - 5 cloves
• Cilantro, fresh - a bunch
• Coriander (powder) - 1 teaspoon
• Salt, Himalayan/sea - to taste
• Ground black pepper - to taste
• Butter, for frying - 2 tablespoons

Method of preparation

1. Soak the beans in warm water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda overnight. Soaking beans (like grains) is necessary to flush out the antinutrient Phytic acid. Soak in glass or stainless steel containers. Avoid plastic.
2. After soaking, rinse the beans well. And boil until tender (soaked beans cook much faster). So that it is not porridge, but not tough either. Let cool.
3. Melt butter in a frying pan. Throw ½ teaspoon of coriander into the butter for a couple of seconds. The smell will be extraordinary!
4. Then add chopped onion and fry until dark golden brown.
5. Then everything is elementary simple. Mix beans, walnuts, onions and garlic. Add fresh cilantro and coriander. Salt and pepper to taste.

Note

* Lobio gains taste gradually. So, I advise you to make it a few hours in advance or at night (although in our family it is eaten instantly).

Bon appetit!

Beans are one of the healthiest plant foods. Depending on the preparation, beans with a nut or other component can be suitable for a vegetarian, replenishing the main amount of substances necessary for the body, and for those who like to eat legumes with meat. It can be combined not only with meat and vegetables, but even with nuts.

Beans with nuts are a dish filled with natural vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and plenty of protein. At the same time, preparing it is quite simple.

Recently, more and more people are switching to proper nutrition and starting to lead a healthy lifestyle. Legumes and nuts contain the largest amount of the most beneficial substances. Of these, beans stand out especially, of which there are more than 200 species. The most common is grain beans. Green beans (in pods) are also very popular. You can prepare many wonderful dishes from beans: boiled and stewed beans, stews, mashed potatoes, filling for pies and pies. A very tasty and unusual combination of grain beans and nuts.

How to cook beans correctly

Before cooking beans, they need to be washed and soaked in water for several hours (6-8). In this case, every three hours it is necessary to drain the water and replace it with fresh one. It is important to remember that the beans should not be turned over or stirred during cooking, otherwise they may break. It is also better to salt the beans after they are completely cooked.

Lenten bean and walnut salad

This is a very simple recipe with just three ingredients. Namely: beans, onions and walnuts. The smooth, nutty flavor and totally healthy combination (no mayonnaise!) are sure to please. Another advantage of this salad is that it can be stored in the refrigerator for several days without its taste deteriorating.

Boil beans (preferably red). Strain the broth into a separate bowl. Fry the onion in a frying pan until golden brown. Pour the onion and vegetable oil into a bowl with beans. Add walnuts (before this you need to chop them, but not finely). Add salt and pepper if necessary. Don’t skimp on onions and nuts – they give this dish the flavor. It turns out to be a very simple and tasty salad.

Lobio with walnuts. Option 1

The recipe for such a “variegated” lobio will also be interesting for housewives. It is variegated because it can use three types of beans (red, white and spotted).

Boil the beans. In a separate bowl, you need to crush the garlic with coriander pepper, add walnuts (also crushed), a couple of tablespoons of vinegar and about 100 ml of bean broth to the mixture. Mix everything well.

Then fry the onion in a frying pan. After it turns golden, add our nut butter to it and simmer everything together for about 5 minutes (if necessary, you can add more bean broth). Finally, add the beans, simmer for another ten minutes and sprinkle the finished dish with finely chopped cilantro. A bright and appetizing dish is ready!

Recipe for lobio with walnuts. Option 2

This walnut lobio recipe is a little more complicated. In order to prepare this lobio, you will need:

• red beans;
• onions, carrots, peppers;
• walnuts;
• garlic;
• parsley (or cilantro), basil, bay leaf, red pepper, salt.

Boil the beans as described above, but during cooking add bay leaves to the beans. In a separate bowl, crush the garlic. Fry the onion in a frying pan, add carrots to it, fry, add fresh red pepper (sweet), simmer everything together until half cooked. Then add ketchup or tomato paste and simmer the spices for another 5 minutes. Add nuts to the vegetables, stir. Add slightly mashed beans. Finally, add the herbs and garlic to the dish and simmer until done for a few more minutes.

Beans with nuts and mint

Another recipe in which beans are successfully combined with nuts. Cook the beans. In a separate bowl, mix chopped or crushed garlic with nuts (chopped), salt and red pepper. Pour wine vinegar into a saucepan, mix with basil and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour this mixture into the garlic-nut mixture. Add cinnamon, savory, mint and suneli hops.

Mix the beans with the fried onions and let them soak in the hot oil for a few minutes. Finally, mix the beans with the nut mixture and sprinkle with herbs.

Approximate ratio of ingredients for this dish:

• half a kilogram of beans;
• 3 onions;
• 65 grams of walnuts;
• 4 cloves of garlic.

Other spices to taste.

Dishes with beans amaze with their combination of lightness and nutrition. Once you prepare such a delicious lobio or a seemingly ordinary salad with beans and nuts, you will understand that healthy means tasty!

How to cook beans with walnuts: Video