Soak the beans in water for 4 hours or more.
Sauté the onion and the garlic in olive oil until golden.
Add beans and 6-8 cups of water.
Cook for about an hour.
Chop the herbs roughly, including some stems. Then add the scallions or leeks, chopped spinach, parsley, coriander, basil, dill, and the spices and cook until all of the beans are tender. Add rice, Sprinkle on the mint and add more cinnamon, if necessary.
Stir frequently during cooking, and add water if necessary.
SERVES 6-8
Soak the beans in water for 4 hours or more. Sauté the onion and the garlic in olive oil until golden. Add beans and 6-8 cups of water. Cook for about an hour. Chop the herbs roughly, including some stems. Then add the scallions or leeks, chopped spinach, parsley, coriander, basil, dill, and the spices and cook until all of the beans are tender. Add rice, Sprinkle on the mint and add more cinnamon, if necessary.