20-Min Moroccan Loubia with Garlic Bread
Fragrant white bean stew with tomato, cumin, and garlic—ready in 20 minutes. Served with crispy garlic bread for dipping and soaking up every spiced drop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 358
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
- 1.5 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans (cannellini or chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 4 slices crusty bread or baguette slices
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add diced onion and cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cumin, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and beans (with their liquid). Bring to a simmer and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
While stew simmers, brush bread slices with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and toast in a second skillet or under the broiler until golden and crispy, ~2 minutes per side.
- 5
Rub hot toasted bread with a cut garlic clove if desired for extra flavor.
- 6
Ladle loubia into bowls and serve alongside warm garlic bread for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10–12 inch)
- second skillet or broiler
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- knife and cutting board
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