Fasolia Beans Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups of pinto beans (fasolia)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 head of garlic, finely minced
• 1 medium head of potato, cut into tiny cubes
• ½ cup of olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons of tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
• 8 cups of water

Instructions

1. Soak the beans overnight in fresh water so that they soften and cook faster.
2. In a deep cooking pot, sautee the garlic, onions, potatoes and beans in the olive oil for 5-10 minutes.
3. Add 8 cups of warm water to the pot along with the salt and stir well
4. Cover the pot and let gently boil/simmer on low heat for 1 hour
5. Add 2 teaspoons of tomato paste to the pot, stirr well, boil for another 15 minutes and serve hot with a side of pita bread.

Butheina Al-Nounou