HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN LOUBIA - WHITE BEANS SAUCE.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat level with potentially fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable while still providing good cooking properties.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is more affordable and adds a fresh flavor.

Soak white beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add the soaked beans and enough water to cover them by an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Stir in harissa, salt, and black pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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