Ibiharage Recipe (Burundian Stewed Beans)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
• 6 cups filtered water
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large ripe tomato, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Juice of 1/2 lemon