Lobio at home

Lobio is an original Georgian dish that is prepared according to various recipes. In most cases, recipes involve a lengthy process. If you have time constraints, the problem can be solved - you can use recipes with canned or green beans. Everyone will find their ideal option in the selection.

Classic Georgian red bean lobio

Classic Georgian red bean lobio is a balanced and satisfying treat. Before starting the main process, you should soak the beans and let them swell. The cooking process is the longest, but the result is worth it. Lobio is served both warm and cold. The taste is not lost due to this.

1. 
   Classic lobio can be easily prepared at home.Having prepared the ingredients, thoroughly sort and wash the beans. Fill with water and let stand for 4 hours.
2. 
   We wash the swollen product and pour it into a bowl with a thick bottom. Pour water so that its level covers the contents and cook for 1.5-2 hours until soft. Then strain, reserving a little of the broth.
3. 
   After peeling the onion and garlic, rinse and finely chop them. Leave half the garlic.
4. 
   After heating a frying pan with vegetable oil, unload the slices and fry the vegetables for 10 minutes. Season with aromatic hops-suneli. Mix thoroughly, fry a little more and turn off the stove. Cool.
5. 
   Having sorted out the nuts from the shells that we accidentally came across, we unload them into the blender bowl along with the roasting and beat until smooth.
6. 
   We wash the cilantro and cut it into pieces. Pour into a mortar and mortar together with the remaining garlic. Add salt and grind until mushy.
7. 
   In a common container, combine the boiled beans and the remaining crushed ingredients. Salt and pepper. Mix. If the consistency is quite thick, dilute with the reserved broth and knead to the desired thickness.
8. 
   Lobio at home is ready! Serve the dish and sprinkle with chopped herbs and chopped nuts. Bon appetit!

Lobio of canned red beans with chicken

Lobio from canned red beans with chicken turns out to be quite filling. By using ready-made beans, the time frame is significantly reduced. Therefore, the dish is well suited for those who do not like to waste time on lengthy culinary processes.

Cooking time – 35 min.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Canned red beans – 190 gr.
• Thigh flesh without bones and skin – 350 g.
• Onions – 100 gr.
• Garlic – 1 clove.
• Greens – 10 gr.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 50 ml.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Tomatoes in their own juice – 220 gr.
• Sweet pepper – 90 gr.
• Ground paprika – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Prepare the food, uncork the canned beans and drain the “brine”. Aquafaba can be used to make homemade diet mayonnaise.

Step 2. After peeling the onion and rinsing it under running water, slice it thinly.

Step 3. In a hot frying pan with vegetable oil, quickly fry the onion.

Step 4. Cut the thighs into pieces. You can use fillet, but it will be a little dry.

Step 5. Add the meat to fry and fry over high heat for 4 minutes, stirring regularly to retain the juice inside the pieces.

Step 6. Season with spices and combine the ingredients.

Step 7. Cut the washed and peeled sweet pepper into strips. If you don't have red pepper, you can take a different color.

Step 8. Chop the canned tomatoes and add them along with juice and sweet pepper to the frying pan. If there is not enough juice from the tomatoes, add “brine” from the beans.

Step 9. After waiting for it to boil, cover and minimize the flame. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 10. Add canned beans.

Step 11. After stirring, cook for 3 minutes.

Step 12. Chop the washed greens and garlic finely.

Step 13. Season the lobio with aromatic ingredients.

Step 14. After stirring and heating for a minute, turn off the heat.

Step 15. Let it sit for a while.

Step 16. Distribute the lobio into portions.

Step 17. Decorate with parsley leaves. We eat right away, optionally supplemented with boiled rice or other side dish. But even without a side dish, lobio is quite filling. The dish is also very tasty when cooled.Bon appetit!

Lobio of canned beans with tomato paste

Lobio from canned beans with tomato paste is prepared as simply and quickly as possible, unlike other recipes. Even novice cooks can make this dish. The appetizer turns out to be very satisfying and fragrant. The treat is suitable for any event - family dinner or celebration.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 1

Ingredients:

• Canned red beans – 250 gr.
• Tomatoes – 1 pc.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves.
• Greens - to taste.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp.
• White wine vinegar – 30 ml.
• Vegetable oil - for frying.

Cooking process:

Step 1. After uncorking a can of beans, strain using a sieve or colander. We wash the tomato and select a fleshy, ripe specimen of the sweet variety. Peel the garlic and onions.

Step 2. Chop the washed vegetables into smaller pieces.

Step 3. Combine garlic with wine vinegar. Let's brew.

Step 4. After heating a frying pan with vegetable oil, fry the onion until it becomes transparent, season with high-quality tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. The product must contain only tomatoes.

Step 5. Unload the chopped tomato (if desired, blanch and remove the skin first), beans and pickled garlic. Season with suneli hops (the quantity can be reduced at your discretion) and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. If necessary, balance the taste with granulated sugar and salt.

Step 6. Let the lobio brew so that the products have time to open, garnish with finely chopped parsley or cilantro. We lay out the lobio in portions or serve it on a common platter.

Step 7We place it on the table and invite the household to taste it. If the dish implies a main dish, then serve it hot. As an appetizer, cool the lobio. Bon appetit!

Bean lobio with walnuts

Lobio of beans with walnuts looks decent as a food for everyday life, and will decorate a festive event. Beans, combined with walnuts and aromatic spices, turn into an amazing snack. The cooking process is simple, but requires patience. The beans need to be soaked the day before to reduce the cooking time.

Cooking time – 9 hours 35 minutes

Cooking time – 35 min.

Portions – 8

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 500 gr.
• Walnut – 100 gr.
• Onions – 3 pcs.
• Garlic – 3 cloves.
• Cilantro – 12 gr.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tbsp.
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Tomatoes – 2 pcs.
• Hot chilli pepper – 0.5 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1. After sorting out the beans, pour them into a container and soak in cold water. Set aside for 6-8 hours for swelling.

Step 2. Drain the liquid from the swollen beans. After rinsing, transfer to a saucepan with water. Place on the burner with maximum temperature. We are waiting for it to boil. Then we update the water. Cook over low heat for 1-1.5 hours until soft. Mash the boiled beans, but not all of them. There should be whole beans left.

Step 3. We sort the walnuts from the partitions and shells. We try to make sure there are no rotten ones. Place in the chopper container.

Step 4. Grind until crumbly.

Step 5. Peel the onion and rinse under running water. Chop into cubes. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and sauté the onion until lightly browned.

Step 6.We cut the washed tomatoes shallowly on both sides. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10 seconds. Then place it in ice water. We pry the skin with a knife and remove it.

Step 7. Cut the prepared tomatoes into cubes.

Step 8. The washed cilantro and peeled garlic must be finely chopped.

Step 9. Add tomatoes to the fried onions. Season with hops-sumelli, hot and black pepper. After stirring, add beans, nut crumbs, chopped garlic and cilantro to the contents. Pour in a little bean broth. Add some salt.

Step 10. Warm up for 4 minutes. Remove from the burner and arrange into portions. Bon appetit!

Homemade lobio for the winter in jars

Homemade lobio for the winter in jars is prepared quickly and without much effort. The cold appetizer is ideal for those who do not eat meat or are fasting. Thanks to the beans, the dish contains a large amount of protein and satisfies well. Everyone has products for winter preservation. Cook with pleasure!

Cooking time – 1 hour 00 minutes

Cooking time – 40 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 300 gr.
• Bell pepper – 250 gr.
• Carrots – 375 gr.
• Tomatoes – 500 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp.
• Vegetable oil – 100 ml.
• Salt – 1 tbsp.
• Table vinegar 9% – 1.5 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. After sorting out the beans from debris and spoiled specimens, rinse and fill with cold water. Leave overnight for swelling. We sterilize the washed jars and lids. Prepare a large container for stewing. We clean the washed bell peppers from the insides and cut them into cubes.

Step 2. After freeing the carrots from the skin with a housekeeper, three on a grater. Grind the washed tomatoes through a meat grinder. Place in a cauldron.Season with sugar and vegetable oil and simmer for 50 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. If desired, add bay leaf, but do not forget to remove it before rolling.

Step 3. After salting and seasoning with vinegar, cook for 10 minutes.

Step 4. Carefully distribute the hot mixture into clean, sterilized jars and close them with a key or screw caps. Cool under a terry towel.

Step 5. Then we transfer it to the winter preservation storage area. We eat lobio as a snack or heat it up if desired.

Step 6. A hearty preparation comes in handy when you don’t have time to cook. Bon appetit!

Classic lobio in a slow cooker

Classic lobio in a slow cooker comes out very tender and extremely appetizing. Preparing lobio is not difficult, but you must follow all the recommendations described in the recipe. The meal is satisfying and leaves a lot of memorable impressions. Prepare, and if you had any doubts, they will instantly disappear!

Cooking time – 8 h. 00 min.

Cooking time – 1 hour 30 minutes

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 200 gr.
• Walnut – 0.5 tbsp.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves.
• Tomato paste/adjika – 1 tsp.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Butter – 1.5 tbsp.
• Fruit vinegar – 1 tsp.
• Greens - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Clear the red beans of debris and rinse. Place in a container of cold water and let it swell, leaving overnight. We wash the swollen beans and pour them into the container of the electrical appliance, add water so that the liquid protrudes by 3 centimeters. We start the “Extinguishing” program by setting the timer to 1.5 hours.

Step 2. After an hour, check readiness.The beans should be soft and whole. If the device supports the “Beans” mode, we use it, the timer is activated independently for the required time. Peel the onion and garlic. After washing, finely chop the vegetables and send them to the beans. Season with natural tomato paste or adjika.

Step 3. Season with fruit (grape, apple, or regular) vinegar and two types of oil. If desired, add chopped nuts. First, we sort out the kernels from membranes and any available shells. I advise you to try the nuts, sometimes you may find rotten ones among them.

Step 4. When the onion becomes soft, sprinkle the dish with khmeli-suneli. The amount of spices can be adjusted to suit your own taste preferences so as not to overwhelm the taste of the main product.

Step 5. After tasting, balance the taste of the dish by adding salt and flavoring it with chopped garlic and, if desired, chopped herbs. Usually cilantro or parsley is used.

Step 6. Having divided the lobio into portions, we taste it. The treat is universal. When cooled, it’s an appetizer; when hot, it’s a main course. Bon appetit!

Red bean lobio in a pot in the oven

Red bean lobio in a pot in the oven looks so attractive that it is difficult to describe in words. The magical treat does not leave anyone indifferent. Connoisseurs of Georgian cuisine are delighted after the first try. Aromatic spices give beans a refined and unique taste. If you want to surprise your loved ones, this is a wonderful option.

Cooking time – 5 hours 00 minutes

Cooking time – 25 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 500 gr.
• Lavash/Georgian bread “Shoti” – 300 gr.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 5 cloves.
• Cilantro – 50 gr.
• Fresh savory – 50 gr.
• Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Adjika – 2 tbsp.
• Coriander – 0.5 tsp.
• Dried hot red pepper – 1 pc.

Cooking process:

Step 1. After checking the beans for flaws and running them under the tap, pour them into cold water and let them sit overnight. Boil the swollen beans over moderate heat for approximately 1.5 hours, stirring and adding water if necessary. The beans should be soft, but hold their shape well. To do this, choose calibrated beans.

Step 2. Having freed the onions from the top layer, cut them into thin half rings. Take a ceramic or clay pot and grease it with vegetable oil. Scatter the onions along the bottom. If desired, fry it until lightly golden.

Step 3. Break the dried lavash or Georgian bread into pieces and place on the onion layer. “Shoti” is unlikely to be found in a regular supermarket, so it can be replaced with lavash.

Step 4. Pour over the cooked beans and add chopped aromatic herbs. It is permissible to replace cilantro with parsley.

Step 5. After peeling the garlic, crush it with a press or finely chop it and put it in a pot. Season with adjika, other aromatic spices and chopped hot pepper. Salt and pepper. Heat the oven to 150 degrees. Place the lobio and simmer for 7 minutes. All you have to do is heat the ingredients.

Step 6. Present a fragrant dish with pickles and Georgian wine. Fans of savory and spicy dishes will not be able to miss this treat. To make the dish aromatic, we use spices purchased in specialized shops with oriental spices. Bon appetit!

Classic green bean lobio in Georgian style

The classic Georgian green bean lobio is executed quickly and disappears with the same speed.All products are in amazing harmony in the ensemble. The snack is suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions. If Georgian cuisine is unknown to you, I recommend starting to get acquainted with this recipe.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Green beans – 500 gr.
• Walnut – 100 gr.
• Onions – 3 pcs.
• Garlic – 5 cloves.
• Cilantro - to taste.
• Dry spice mixture – 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - a pinch.
• Parsley - to taste.
• Hot chilli pepper – 1 pc.
• Tomatoes – 3 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Prepare the components. We select meaty tomatoes.

Step 2. Immerse the beans in boiling water and boil for several minutes. It should remain crispy but not soggy. Then we strain.

Step 3. We wash strong tomatoes and cut into not very deep cross-shaped sections, near the stalk or on the opposite side.

Step 4. Pour boiling water over the fruits and leave so that the skins are scalded.

Step 5. Rinse the cilantro and parsley. After drying, grind.

Step 6. Transfer the tomatoes to ice water, let cool and remove the skin, picking it up near the cuts. Cut into slices.

Step 7. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. If the tomatoes are fleshy, the puree will be quite thick. If you happen to get watery ones, you can add a little tomato paste for thickness. However, with its sour taste, you will have to balance the taste with granulated sugar.

Step 8. Clean the hot peppers and garlic. We sort out the walnut kernels from debris - partitions and shells. We taste it so that we don’t get any rotten ones. Place into a blender bowl. We grind.

Step 9Pour the resulting crumbs into a bowl and rub with salt.

Step 10. Peel the onion and cut into half rings.

Step 11. In a thick-walled saucepan, heat the vegetable oil and pour in the tomato puree. Fry over high heat, stirring so as not to burn.

Step 12. Next, add blanched beans, chopped onions, nut crumbs and chopped herbs. Minimize heating. Having combined the products, simmer the dish under the lid for no more than 15 minutes. At the end of the process, we taste and season the dish.

Step 13. Arrange the fragrant lobio into portions. Bon appetit!

Lobio in Megrelian

Megrelian lobio has an incredible taste. The aromatic treat is served cooled. The dish is prepared without any hassle. A chilled snack is suitable for any occasion - a holiday or family gatherings. The dish disappears instantly. Once you try it, lobio will become your favorite and will add to the list of signature dishes.

Cooking time – 12 hours 50 minutes

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 1 tbsp.
• Walnut – 40 gr.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 4 cloves.
• Cilantro – 20 gr.
• Coriander – ½ tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 4 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Chili pepper – ¼ tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Gathering food. Peel the onion and rinse.

Step 2. We look through the beans so that we don’t come across empty or spoiled beans and debris, and put them in a container with water in the evening. For best results, it is recommended to leave it overnight.

Step 3. Drain the liquid from the swollen beans and rinse. Place it again in clean water and let it cook. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring and checking for doneness. Cool the cooked beans. strain through a colander.

Step 4.Peel the colored layer from the onion and chop into cubes. Fry in hot vegetable oil until lightly browned. Peel the garlic and grind it with coriander seeds.

Step 5. Add the fragrant mixture and chopped nuts to the fried onions. We first sort out the nuts from the garbage and try to avoid any spoiled kernels. One rotten nut can cause an unpleasant aftertaste and ruin the snack. Stir the contents and heat for just a minute. The washed cilantro must be finely chopped and, if necessary, replaced with parsley.

Step 6. Combine the finished beans with the contents of the frying pan and chopped herbs. Season with two types of pepper. Salt.

Step 7. After stirring, serve the cooled appetizer. After cooling down, we begin the meal. We complement the hearty treat with pickles. The snack satisfies well, although it is considered lean. Bon appetit!

Lobio with meat at home

Lobio with meat is easy to prepare at home, but to prevent the process from causing inconvenience, you need to soak the beans overnight. The dish comes out filling and as appetizing as possible. Fragrant spices give the treat bright colors and a rich, rich taste.

Cooking time – 11 hours 30 minutes

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Red beans – 200 gr.
• Beef – 500 gr.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2-3 cloves.
• Greens – 10 gr.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Tomatoes – 300 gr.
• Boiling water – 300 ml.

Cooking process:

Step 1. The first step is to soak the washed beans in cold water. If time permits, leave it overnight. We wash the tomatoes and aromatic herbs.

Step 2. Rinse the beans and pour into cold water. Let's cook.This process will take 1-1.5 hours. The beans should be soft, but not lose their integrity. To ensure that the beans cook evenly, we choose a calibrated product.

Step 3. Without delay, let's get to the meat. We wash and dry it well. Cut into pieces no larger than 2 centimeters.

Step 4. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil well and quickly fry the meat until golden brown. Peel the onion, rinse and cut into cubes. We send it to the meat. Stir.

Step 5. Pour in boiling water. Season with suneli hops. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the meat has a soft texture.

Step 6. Place the washed tomatoes into boiling water, making cross-shaped cuts for convenience. Transfer to cold water. After removing the skin, cut into cubes. Finely chop the washed greens.

Step 7. Add tomatoes and cilantro to the softened meat. If desired, season with tomato sauce. Simmer for 7 minutes.

Step 8. Unload the beans. After stirring, continue to simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 9. Finely chop the peeled garlic and dill. Put it in a frying pan. Stir and heat. Remove the finished lobio from the burner and let it brew. 15 minutes will be enough.

Step 10. Distribute the hearty lobio among beautiful dishes and help yourself. Bon appetit!