Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew)

A thick winter stew of every bean, lentil, and grain in the pantry. The ultimate high-fiber one-pot.

80 min4 servingsMiddle Eastern
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Ingredients

  • 150 g Chickpeas
  • 150 g Cannellini beans
  • 100 g Kidney beans
  • 100 g Puy lentils
  • 2 Onion
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 60 g Bulgur (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the chickpeas, white beans, and kidney beans overnight, then drain.
  2. Fry the sliced onions in the olive oil until deep golden, reserving half for topping.
  3. Add the soaked beans, cumin, salt, and plenty of water and simmer until tender, 50 minutes.
  4. Add the lentils and bulgur and cook until thick, 15 minutes, then top with the reserved onions and serve.

About Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew)

Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 80 minutes and serves 4.

Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew): frequently asked questions

Is Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Bulgur. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew) take to make?

About 80 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out bulgur — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Makhlouta (Mixed Bean & Grain Stew) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.