How to Cook Lupin Bean Stew

Have you heard of Lupin beans? Neither did I until I started working with Pure Mountain Ltd. Which is a local company that grows dry pulses like chickpeas, green and white peas, split peas and lupin beans. They also grow and produce cold pressed Canola oils. In this blog post I’ll talk about what lupin beans are and how to cook them. They can be enjoyed in salads or made into a stew. In this blog we’ll focus on cooking lupin bean stew.

This recipe is created in Partnership with Pure Mountain Grains. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. Thank you for supporting the brands I work with that make it possible to create recipes at Miss Kabaki.

WHAT ARE LUPIN BEANS?

In their dry form, lupin beans are circular and flat and have a pale color. When soaked in water, they become plump with a yellowish hue. Lupin beans are legumes high in protein. They are popular in Mediterranean Counties where they are enjoyed as snacks. Lupin beans are also high in fiber and also packed with antioxidants.

Ingredients Needed To Make Lupin Bean Stew:

2 cups Pure Mountain Lupin Beans

2 tbsp Pure Mountain Chili infused Canola Oil

1 cup Coconut Cream

1 Onion

2 Tomatoes

1 tbsp mince garlic

½ tbsp. mince ginger

1 tbsp Cumin powder

1 tbsp salt

Handful of dhania

Tips On How To Cook Lupin Bean Stew

1. Soak the lupin beans. It’s important to soak the beans before boiling for at least 18 hours/overnight. Remove discolored beans and rinse them thoroughly. Place them in a glass bowl and fill it with water. Ensure they are submerged in the water, then place the bowl at room temperature on your kitchen counter.
2. Drain and rinse the lupin beans before boiling. You’ll notice they’re plump and have a yellowish hue. Place in a pot and cover with water, then boil for 45 minutes on a stove. You may use a pressure cooker if you have one. Once boiled remove from heat and rinse with cold water.
3. To make the stew, Sauté onions, garlic and ginger in a medium pot until it lightly browns.
4. Add blended tomatoes, cumin and salt. Sauté until the sauce thickens or reduces . Add Coconut cream and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Add boiled lupin beans and let cook for 20 minutes.                                             
6. Finish with chopped dhania and serve with chapatti or rice.

I hope you try out this recipe and it helps in learning how to cook lupin bean stew. Purchase lupin beans from Healthy U stores or Greenspoon website. Pure Mountain is currently selling an Easter basket that includes; Chickpeas, Lupin Beans, Green and White peas, Canola Oil, Herb infused canola oil and Chilli infused Canola oil. Looking for other legume recipes, check out this quick beetroot hummus that uses chickpeas.

How To Cook Lupin Bean Stew

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Learn what lupin beans are and how to make them. They're delicious and packed with proteins and antioxidants.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Soaking and Boiling Time 19 hrs

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups Pure Mountain Lupin Beans
• 2 tbsp Pure Mountain Chili infused Canola Oil
• 1 cup Coconut Cream
• 1 Onion
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Mince garlic
• 1/2 tbsp Mince ginger
• 1 tbsp Cumin powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• Handful of dhania

Instructions

 

• Soak the lupin beans. It's important to soak the beans before boiling for at least 18 hours/overnight. Remove discolored beans and rinse them thoroughly. Place them in a glass bowl and fill it with water. Ensure they are submerged in the water, then place the bowl at room temperature on your kitchen counter.
• Drain and rinse the lupin beans before boiling. You'll notice they're plump and have a yellowish hue. Place in a pot and cover with water, then boil for 45 minutes on a stove. You may use a pressure cooker if you have one. Once boiled remove from heat and rinse with cold water. 
• To make the stew, Sauté onions, garlic and ginger in a medium pot until it lightly browns.
• Add blended tomatoes, cumin and salt. Sauté until the sauce thickens or reduces . Add Coconut cream and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add boiled lupin beans and let cook for 20 minutes. 
• Finish with chopped dhania and serve with chapatti or rice.

Keyword bean stew, lupin beans, stew