Hearty Maltese Slow-Cooked Beans Pilaf

Assemble the ingredients: beans, cumin, turmeric, salt, tomato, black pepper, onion.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the beans and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Maltese flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Maltese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.