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Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling

Name: Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 4 cups; Warm water, 1 ½ cups; Active dry yeast, 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp); Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, 1 tsp; Kidney beans, cooked and mashed, 2 cups; Onion, finely chopped, 1 medium; Garlic, minced, 3 cloves; Smoked paprika, 1 tsp; Ground coriander, ½ tsp; Salt and pepper, To taste; Egg, beaten, 1; Milk, 1 tbsp

Lobiani is a delicious Georgian flatbread filled with a rich and spiced bean mixture. Perfect as a snack or side dish, it's a comforting staple in Georgian cuisine.

4.6(571 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 12, 2025

Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Spiced Bean Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 335 kcal
Protein: 11.63 g
Carbs: 60.63 g
Fat: 4.88 g
Fiber: 5.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2678 kcal
Protein: 93 g
Carbs: 485 g
Fat: 39 g
Fiber: 42 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 4 cups	1824	52	384	4	12
Warm water 1 ½ cups	0	0	0	0	0
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp)	21	3	2	0	1
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	28	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Kidney beans, cooked and mashed 2 cups	450	30	82	1	25
Onion, finely chopped 1 medium	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic, minced 3 cloves	13	0	3	0	0
Smoked paprika 1 tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Ground coriander ½ tsp	4	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Egg, beaten 1	68	6	1	5	0
Milk 1 tbsp	9	1	1	1	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Dough

1
Dissolve Yeast
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
2
Form the Dough
Add olive oil, salt, and flour; mix until a dough forms.
3
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4
First Rise
Let it rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Preparing the Spiced Bean Filling

1
Sauté Onions
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan; add onions and cook until translucent.
2
Add Spices and Garlic
Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and coriander; cook for another minute.
Tip: Add a splash of sherry vinegar to the filling for added depth.
3
Combine with Beans
Add mashed beans, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Cool the Filling
Remove from heat and cool.
Tip: Ensure that the bean mixture is completely cooled before filling the dough.

How to Make Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Rolling the Dough
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls; roll each into a circle.
2
Filling the Bread
Spoon a generous amount of the bean filling into the center of each circle.
3
Sealing & Shaping
Fold the edges over the filling and seal, then gently roll into a flat circle.