Lobiani Georgian Bean Bread
Soft round bread stuffed with mashed kidney beans, onion and black pepper, and nothing from animals.
- Time1 hr 40
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the water and oil and knead for 8 minutes. Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
60 min - 2
Meanwhile, fry the onions in the olive oil for 10 minutes until soft and golden.
10 min - 3
Mash the kidney beans roughly with the onions, coriander and pepper. Season with salt and leave to cool.
- 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Divide the dough in 2 and roll each piece into a 25 cm circle.
- 5
Spread the bean filling over one circle leaving a border, top with the second, and press the edges to seal. Gently roll out to a 28 cm circle.
- 6
Prick the top with a fork and bake for 25 minutes until golden. Serve warm or cold.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.