RECIPES

Rita's Armenian Lupini Bean Stew

This comforting meal is more than just food; it's a journey through Mediterranean flavors and a celebration of sustainability with SIMPLi regenerative lupini beans. So, dig in, savor, and enjoy the heartwarming goodness of this dish that's bound to become a staple in your kitchen!

iNGREDIENTS

Lupini Beans

SIMPLi Lupini Beans

SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SIMPLi Pink Salt

Garlic, halved lengthwise

Parsley stems

Aleppo pepper

1 bag

1/4 cup

2 tsp

1 head

10 1 tbsp

Stew

SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SIMPLi Lupini Beans

SIMPLi Pink Salt

Red onion, sliced

Cloves garlic, chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Chopped eggplant (approximately 1/2 large eggplant)

Red pepper paste

Lemon juice

Parsley and pine nuts for garnish

yogurt

1/4 cup

2 cups

1 tsp

1/2

5 1 lb

4 cups

2 tbsp

1 cup

iNSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for the Lupini Beans

Start by soaking the lupini beans in 8 cups of water overnight.
Once they're plumped up and ready, drain and rinse them.
In a pot, add 8 cups of fresh water, along with garlic, parsley stems, Aleppo pepper, salt, and olive oil.
Bring this flavorful concoction to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for about 1.5 hours until the beans achieve a delightful tenderness.

Instructions for the Stew

In a pot over medium heat, let olive oil, onions, and garlic mingle and sizzle.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened and released their irresistible aroma (3-5 minutes).
Then, add the eggplant, tomatoes, salt, and red pepper paste.
Stir until this flavorful medley is well combined, and then cover.
Let it all simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become irresistibly tender.
Finish it off with a dash of lemon juice and the star of the show, SIMPLi Lupini Beans.
For the finishing touch, let's not forget the creamy garlic yogurt. Mash the garlic and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Mix the paste into the yogurt until you have a luscious, garlicky blend.

Picture this: a simmering pot filled with the rich aroma of tomatoes, eggplants, and the warm embrace of Mediterranean spices. Now, add the heartiness of SIMPLi's new Regenerative Organic Certified® Lupini Beans, available at your nearest Whole Foods Market. Our friend Rita of @saturdaytable has conjured up a recipe that's not only delicious but also an ode to both tradition and innovation.

Rita made a version of an Armenian eggplant stew that she’s been eating her whole life. The ingredients are very similar to Imam Bayildi, a Turkish stuffed eggplant dish, and it features eggplant, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and red pepper paste, which all cook down together into melty deliciousness.

To serve, create an inviting canvas on a large serving plate by swooshing the garlic yogurt. Then, ladle the stew on top, creating a picturesque scene. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of pine nuts.

See the full recipe video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwnYpNvrUTe/