Loubia (white bean stew)

Ingredients

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• 4 cups cooked white beans or canned cannellini beans
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Let’s make it

1. Cook onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and salt.
3. Add beans and water and simmer 30–35 minutes until thick and flavorful.
4. Stir in cilantro and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve with bread.