Zhoug Gigante Beans and Labneh and Dukkah

We saw one of our favorite recipe creators and fellow bean lovers @justine_snacks make a delicious Preserved Lemon Zhoug Beans, and we knew we had to recreate them with our deliciously creamy Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans and Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This fusion of bold Mediterranean flavors and ingredients—from luscious labneh to peppery olive oil to crunchy dukkah to buttery gigante beans—culminates in this heavenly dish that will have you dreaming about it for weeks.

Ingredients

Beans

• 1 cup SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans

• 1/4 cup SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus more for drizzling)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp ground coriander

• Juice of 1 lemon (plus more for garnish)

• 3 cups spinach leaves

• 2 cups cilantro

• 1 cup labneh (or whole milk Greek yogurt)

• Pickled onions for garnish

• SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt and pepper, to taste

Dukkah

• 1/3 cup shelled pistachios

• 1/4 cup raw almonds

• 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds

• 2 tbsp ground cumin seeds

• 2 tbsp whole sesame seeds

• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt

Instructions

Beans

1. Cook the SIMPLi Gigante Beans according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the zhoug sauce by combining the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice in a food processor. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Blend until the mixture is well combined.

3. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of SIMPLi Olive Oil Blend and spinach leaves over medium heat. Once the spinach has wilted, add the cooked SIMPLi Gigante Beans and zhoug sauce, ensuring the beans are evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.

4. Arrange a generous dollop of labneh on a serving plate or bowl. Spoon the beans in zhoug sauce over the labneh. Drizzle a touch of SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top.

5. Garnish with pickled onions, dukkah, and SIMPLi Pink Salt. Enjoy!

Dukkah

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.

2. Spread out all ingredients except the salt and cayenne an a baking sheet.

3. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the golden brown and fragrant.

4. Transfer to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground, but not fine.

5. Add to a bowl or jar and add the SIMPLi Pink Salt and cayenne. Shake to combine.

6. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place for up to a month! 

With every bite, you're not only sending your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean, but also supporting a more sustainable, regenerative food system. Gather your friends and family and enjoy this delightful dish that celebrates the essence of good food, good health, and a greener future—or savor it all for yourself. Bon appétit!

Adapted from Justine Doiron’s recipe: https://justinesnacks.com/preserved-lemon-zhoug-beans-with-labneh/