Name: Cannellini Beans with Sweet Paprika and Garlic
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 2 1/4 hours, plus soaking
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Any or all of the following, cut into large chunks if necessary: 1/2 peeled onion, 1 small peeled carrot, 1 celery rib, a garlic clove, a bay leaf, a small tomato, a thyme sprig or two, parsley stems; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Freshly ground black pepper

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Cannellini Beans with Sweet Paprika and GarlicAndrew Purcell, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave

Be sure to start this recipe a day early to allow plenty of time to soak the beans.

Cook's Note:

This recipe is very good with chickpeas or, really, any bean—light colored varieties show off the rust-colored paprika best.

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