Middle Eastern Butter Bean Stew

Name: Middle Eastern Butter Bean Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 cans butter beans (beans + its water); 1 vegetable stock pot/cube; 3 tbsp tomato puree; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt & pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Middle Eastern butter bean stew inspired by my love of Fasoulia - a white bean dish I grew up eating and loving! I'm using butter beans in this version, but both work equally as well. Ready in 20 minutes - the perfect speedy dinner that's also comforting and nutritious.

Updated at: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:15 GMT