Delicious Fasolia Stew - A hearty and healthy meal

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Soak 2.5 cups of white beans overnight with 1 teaspoon of baking soda until they double in size.

In a large pot, heat sunflower oil and sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent.

Add bay leaf and cinnamon stick to the pot with the onions.

Add minced garlic and red chili, frying for about a minute.

Add lamb cubes and fry for 5-7 minutes until fully browned, seasoning with black pepper and salt.

Add soaked beans and tomato paste to the pot.

Season with coriander powder, seven spice, turmeric powder, and cardamom powder, mixing everything well.

Add enough water to cover everything by at least an inch, then add chopped tomatoes.

Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 90-120 minutes until beans are cooked and meat is tender.

Prepare a garlic and coriander mixture by heating olive oil in a small saucepan, adding minced garlic and frying until fragrant.

Add roughly chopped fresh coriander to the garlic, frying everything together for about a minute and seasoning with Maldon salt.

Serve the fasolia stew with the garlic and coriander mixture on top.

Cooking Techniques

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