Algerian Loubia. White Beans Stew With Chicken

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are more affordable and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective, though it may lack depth of flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and adds a different texture.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a pot or pressure cooker.

Add 1 chicken leg quarter and sauté for about 3 minutes on one side.

Turn the chicken to the other side and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Add grated onion and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Grate 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix everything together.

Let the chicken and the rest of the ingredients cook for another 3 minutes.

Add 2 cups of hot water to the pot.

If using hard beans, add them now; since the beans are canned, add them at the end.

Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the canned white kidney beans and close the pressure cooker again.

Cook for another 10 minutes before serving.

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