Sudanese white beans curry // Fasulya 🥘

white beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Chickpeas add protein while kidney beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile.

Soak white beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

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

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Add diced carrot and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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