Lobio from green beans in Georgian style

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Prepare all the necessary products. If you are preparing lobio during the vegetable season, then of course it is better to use fresh beans. But frozen is also perfect, but it is preferable that it be long and not cut. Also, tomatoes can be replaced with tomato paste when vegetables are not in season. I advise you to take the garlic and dill fresh, then the finished dish will be very aromatic. Adjust the heat and quantity of spices to your taste.

2. STEP 2

   

   Pour boiling water over the tomato and leave for 5 minutes. This way its skin will swell and it will easily peel off the skin.

3. STEP 3

   

   The beans do not need to be defrosted. Immediately place it in boiling salted water and cook for about 10 minutes at low simmer. Then drain the water and cover the beans with cold water, so they will retain their bright green color.

4. STEP 4

   

   Peel the tomato and chop as desired. Peel the onion and cut into cubes.

5. STEP 5

   

   Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry it for 5 minutes.

6. STEP 6

   

   Add chopped tomato or tomato paste (if you are using it) and simmer for another 7 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Wash and chop the dill, also chop the garlic. I grate it on a fine grater, but you can put it through a press or chop it with a knife. For greens, you don’t have to use dill, it can be any fresh herbs: cilantro, parsley, basil are perfect.

8. STEP 8

   

   Add the herbs and garlic to the pan and fry for another 5 minutes.

9. STEP 9

   

   Now it's the beans' turn. Add it to the pan, stir and fry everything for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

10. STEP 10

    

    Roast the walnuts if necessary, then chop them. You can do this with a knife or roll them with a rolling pin. I don’t recommend using a blender; after all, you shouldn’t completely grind the nuts into dust; it’s better to feel their texture.

11. STEP 11

    

    Add spices to the pan. Again, I do not insist on my version of them. Very appropriate would be: hops-suneli, utskho-suneli, allspice and others.

12. STEP 12

    

    Then chopped nuts. Mix everything and fry for another 5 minutes. Lastly, add salt.

13. STEP 13

    

    Serve this traditional Georgian dish both hot and cold. It is always self-sufficient. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

SathMari

10.11.2023

4.7

Thanks for the great recipe! My Indian family loved it. Simple, clear and tasty))) I didn’t have time to take a photo - we ate it quickly)