Lupini Beans (Termos)

Lupini beans, known in Lebanon as termos, are the large, flat yellow seeds of the lupin plant. Dried lupini are traditionally soaked in water for several days, with the water changed often, then boiled and kept in salted water to remove their natural bitterness. Once ready, they are a familiar snack across Lebanon, often served with lemon juice, cumin, chili or a pinch of salt, and they appear on mezze tables and at family gatherings. You can find lupini beans, sold by the kilo, at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. We are a package-free grocery store, so customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or bags and take only the amount they need, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.