Lobio is a traditional Georgian bean and walnut dish made with kidney beans, walnuts, and flavored with spices. It is cooked with olive oil, onions, garlic, and various seasonings to create a hearty and flavorful meal.
1: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan.
2: Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3: Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4: Stir in minced garlic and cook for a minute.
5: Add ground coriander and the dried bay leaf.
6: Incorporate the drained and rinsed kidney beans, mashing about half of them.
7: Add finely chopped walnuts, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pan.
8: Stir well and cook until heated through.
9: Serve with cilantro on top.
