Fasoulia and Rice (The Lebanese Chili)

Hey! Mona here,

I had a request for a Fasoulia and Rice recipe yesterday.

The recipe is here!  If anyone has a request, comment below :)

"Fasoulia" is what the Lebanese call chili. Generally, the Lebanese eat fasoulia with a side of rice.  This dish is a great source of fiber and protein, and is all-in-all wholesome and filling.

This recipe will serve four people, approximately.

The fasoulia:

• 2 cans of your favorite lima bean 
• 1/2 lb lean stew meat, cubed (optional if you are a vegetarian)
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Water

*Tip: You may add a pinch of the Arabic "Seven Seasonings", which you can find at your local Arab grocery, or you may add a pinch of black pepper for an extra flavor. 

*Tip: Add or reduce salt depending on your preference! 

Before starting: wash and drain the beans!

Preparing the fasoulia:

1. In a medium-sized pot, add the oil. 
2. Once the oil is hot, add the meat.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pinch of pepper.
4. Stir until the meat is nicely browned.
5. Add water enough to cover the meat.
6. Once the water boils, turn down the heat to medium-low and cover the pot until the meat is cooked thoroughly.
7. Add beans, crushed tomatoes, and garlic. 
8. Turn the heat up to a high and cover the pot.
9. Once the sauce boils, the beans will need 7- 10 minutes to cook.
10. Finally, stir in the fresh coriander.

You may now enjoy the fasoulia with your preferred side of rice or continue to see how I make my rice!

The rice will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Rice with angel hair:

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 and 1/2 cups water
• 4 tbsp crushed angel hair pasta (photo below)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt (or to your preference)

Before starting: soak rice for 10 minutes, wash and drain.

Preparing the rice:

1. In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil and add the angel hair.
2. Stir until angel hair is lightly golden.
3. Add rice and stir.
4. Add water and salt. Stir.
5. Once the water starts to boil, stir and cover the pot, and turn the heat down to a low level.
6. Continue to stir often until the rice is fully cooked.

Enjoy!

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