Legendary Lobio - Discover the Ancient Cuisine of Sakartvelo (aka Georgia)

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a high smoke point and similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness at a lower cost.

Chop onion.

Rinse canned beans and add to a bowl.

Mince roasted walnuts and add to the beans.

Mince garlic and add to the same bowl with the beans.

Chop cilantro, parsley, and mint, and add to the bowl.

Sauté onions until translucent and caramelized.

Add tomato sauce and cook for about a minute.

Add red wine vinegar to raise acidity.

Add sunelli dried dill and ajika, mixing well.

Let the sauce cool slightly, then add to the bowl with beans.

Add salt and mix from the bottom up.

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