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Butter Bean Stew

Cultural Context

Butter Bean Stew, or Fasolia, is a comforting dish rooted in Syrian cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings. It showcases the region's love for legumes and fresh vegetables, reflecting a tradition of hearty, wholesome meals. Today, variations can be found across the Middle East, with each culture adding its unique twist, making it a beloved dish worldwide.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cans butter beans
1 pound stew meat
3/4 diced onion
2 teaspoons hot pepper paste
1 teaspoon mild pepper paste
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
3 cloves
2 tablespoons butter
5 liters hot water

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans offer a similar texture while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Coriander provides a fresh flavor, while spinach adds nutrients.

1

Rinse and drain 4 cans of butter beans.

2

Reserve 1/4 of a diced onion for later.

3

Add 1 pound of stew meat to the pressure cooker with 3 cloves, 1 teaspoon allspice, and 1 tablespoon salt.

4

Pour in about 5 liters of hot water and set the pressure cooker for 40 minutes.

5

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

6

Add the remaining diced onion and sauté until translucent.

7

Strain the cooked meat and onions from the pressure cooker, reserving the broth.

8

Add the strained meat and onions back to the pot with the sautéed onions.

9

Stir in 1/2 cup tomato paste, 2 teaspoons hot pepper paste, and the butter beans.

10

Pour in about 4 liters of the reserved broth and mix well.

11

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and crack the lid to thicken.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookersaucepanstrainer

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Butter Bean SoupFasolia

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