Fassolia Nashif Yemeniya (Sana’a Sizzling Spiced White Bean, Tomato & Caramelized Onion Skillet) – Authentic Yemen Recipe
Cooked dry-style ("nashif") in a hot skillet so the white beans caramelize in garlic, tomato, and hawaij spices.
- Country of Origin
- 🇾🇪 Yemen (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Creamy white cannellini/navy beans pan-seared until slightly crisp, Crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers, Warm flatbread, Yemeni hawaij spice, 5 cloves garlic
Ingredients for Fassolia Nashif Yemeniya (Sana’a Sizzling Spiced White Bean, Tomato & Caramelized Onion Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy white cannellini/navy beans pan-seared until slightly crisp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Yemeni hawaij spice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Yemen seasoning (5 cloves garlic, fresh cilantro, green chili, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and Yemeni hawaij spice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add creamy white cannellini/navy beans pan-seared until slightly crisp and crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers along with 5 cloves garlic, fresh cilantro, green chili, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm flatbread and serve straight from the skillet.