Cannellini Bean Side Dish With Fennel, Red Onion, and Saffron
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- PREP TIME45 MIN
- SERVINGS6 PEOPLE
Ingredients
3 cups cooked cannellini beans, with the liquid that clings to them
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped fennel, fronds reserved
Minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
vegetable broth, as needed
2 tablespoons boiling water
Instructions
- Combine saffron and boiling water in small heat-proof bowl or measuring cup; set aside for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet; add fennel and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add beans and saffron mixture to skillet and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If mixture seems dry, add bean cooking liquid or vegetable broth to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle with parsley or fennel fronds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories106.97kcal
- Fat2.38g
- Saturated Fat0.34g
- Cholesterol0mg
- Carbohydrates19.02g
- Sugar3.13g
- Protein0%
- Sodium1140.91mg
- Fiber11.38mg
