Cold Lobio from a Can

Appetizers | Georgian cuisine

⏳ Time

15 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Cold Lobio from a Can

Ingredients

Cilantro - 1 bunch
Walnuts - 3.5 oz
Canned Baby Beets - 2 cans
Spanish onions - 2 heads
Garlic - 3 cloves
Parsley - 1 bunch
Red Wine Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Vegetable Oil - 3 tablespoons
Khmeli-suneli - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Pomegranate Seeds - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Slice the onion into thin half-rings. Chop the garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Set aside a bit of the mixture for serving. Mash the rest with salt and pepper. Grind the walnuts using a meat grinder or chop them using any other method.

Step 2

Drain the beans in a colander, saving the liquid. Sauté the onion in oil for 5 minutes, then add khmeli-suneli and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.

Step 3

Combine the mixture from the mortar with the sautéed onion, vinegar, and walnuts, adding 2–3 tablespoons of the bean liquid. Gently fold in the beans. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes, garnishing with the reserved walnuts, herbs, and pomegranate seeds.