LUBIA BEL KEMUN-TUNISIAN MEAT AND BEANS RECIPE

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini adds a similar texture and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are budget-friendly and provide similar protein.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is more commonly available and adds flavor.

In a big pot sauté the onions, then add tomato paste and a glass of water.

Place the meat in the pot and add enough water to cover the meat, then cook for 20 minutes.

Add the cannellini beans to the stew and some more water to cover all the ingredients; when it comes to a boil, add cumin, a pinch of salt and let the stew cook until it’s tender (about an hour), adding some more water if necessary to prevent it from sticking to the pan.

Season with more salt and serve hot with a side of couscous.

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