Lobio Georgian Kidney Bean Stew
A thick, spiced pot of kidney beans with onion, garlic, coriander and fenugreek, best with mchadi or bread.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.64 a head
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
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions for 12 minutes until deep golden.
12 min - 2
Add the garlic, ground coriander, fenugreek, paprika and chilli and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the beans and 250 ml water. Simmer for 20 minutes, mashing about a third of the beans with a spoon to thicken.
20 min - 4
Stir in the vinegar and salt and cook for 3 minutes more.
3 min - 5
Stir through the fresh coriander and serve hot.
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.