White beans and saffron

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsDried large corona beans; soaked in water
Overnight in refrigerator
5quartsWater
3Bay leaves
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
4tablespoonsSpanish olive oil
2largesWhite onions; finely diced
3Garlic cloves; finely chopped
½cupFinely-chopped flat leaf parsley
1teaspoonSaffron stems

Directions

Drain soaked beans. Place in a large pot with fresh water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 1½ to 2 hours with bay leaves. Add 1 teaspoon salt after simmering for 1 hour. In a saute pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add parsley and saffron, allow to cook for 1 minute more, and remove from heat. Drain the cooked beans of excess water. Return the beans to the pot and add cooked onion mixture. Combine and reheat. Check seasoning and serve. This recipe yields 8 to 12 servings.

Recipe Source: MICHAEL’S PLACE with Michael Lomonaco From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ML-1C17 broadcast 04-08-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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04-13-1998

Recipe by: Michael Lomonaco

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