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Cannellini Bean Side Dish With Fennel, Red Onion, and Saffron

Cannellini Bean Side Dish With Fennel, Red Onion, and Saffron

Ingredients

  • cannellini beans
    cannellini beans3 cups
  • extra virgin olive oil
    extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon
  • fennel
    fennel1 cup
  • flat parsley
    flat parsley1 leaf
  • onion
    onion0.5 cup
  • saffron threads
    saffron threads0.25 teaspoon
  • salt and pepper
    salt and pepper6 servings
  • vegetable broth
    vegetable broth6 servings
  • water
    water2 tablespoons

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.

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