Hearty White Bean Stew (Loubia)

Thermomix recipe: Hearty White Bean Stew (Loubia). Ready in 47 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 30 g olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans (400g each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 500 g vegetable stock
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 0.5 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
2. Add olive oil to the bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
3. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and tomato paste to the bowl. Cook 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
4. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir gently with the spatula.
5. Cook 20 min / 100°C / Speed 1 (Reverse). Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to allow steam to escape and prevent splattering.
6. Pause the machine. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check the consistency and add a splash more vegetable stock if you prefer a thinner stew.
7. Continue to cook 10 min / 100°C / Speed 1 (Reverse), with the simmering basket on the lid.
8. To settle the stew and prevent sticking, cook 2 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
9. Transfer the hearty white bean stew to serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander or parsley before serving.

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