Makhlouta is a hearty, warming stew of mixed whole grains. This vegan-friendly recipe from Tawlet Paris is perfect for lazy days because the ingredient list is made up of pantry staples you’ll almost always have in stock.
Makhlouta
Tawlet restaurant in Paris shares their recipe for a hearty mixed-grain Lebanese stew.
Ingredients
- generous 1 cup dried white beans
- generous 1 cup dried chickpeas
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 onions finely chopped
- 1 cup coarse bulgur
- ⅔ cup green lentils
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- One day before making the recipe, rinse white beans and chickpeas, add to separate bowls, fill with three times their volume of water and leave to soak overnight.
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden. Add the bulgur and lentils.
- Drain white beans and chickpeas and add to pot. Stir in cumin, salt and enough water to reach 4 inches above mixture.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans, chickpeas, bulgur and lentils are tender, at least 1 hour. Season with more cumin and salt to taste.
