Step 1

Rinse the beans and add them to a large bowl. Fill the bowl with water. It should cover the beans completely. Leave it on the counter for at least 8 hours or better overnight to expand.

Step 2

The next day, drain all water from the beans and rinse them once again.

Step 3

Grate the onion and tomatoes on small holes of a box grater. In a bowl of your slow cooker combine onion, tomatoes, garlic pushed through a garlic press, soaked beans, olive oil, salt, parsley and and all spices. Give it a stir.

Step 4

Add water, stir once again, cover your slow-cooker with a lid and cook for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

Step 5

Serve Loubia with some bread or over rice.