Spanish White Beans Recipe

Name: Spanish White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 5 tablespoons high quality spanish olive oil; 4 thin slices jamon iberico (or other high-quality spanish ham), coursely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; roasted red peppers (from a jar), chopped up finely; 1 teaspoon honey; sherry vinegar; 2 cans white beans, drained; thick slices of crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
5 tablespoons high quality spanish olive oil
4 thin slices jamon iberico (or other high-quality spanish ham), coursely chopped
3 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
roasted red peppers (from a jar), chopped up finely
1 teaspoon honey
sherry vinegar
2 cans white beans, drained
thick slices of crusty bread, for serving (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 425. Toss the tomatoes with 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, some salt to taste and 2 tsp of the fresh thyme. Roast until completely broken down and caramelized, stirring every 15 minutes or so. This usually takes me 30-45 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil, then add ham, cooking just until it's a little crispy, then immediately remove from heat and pour the ham and any juices into a small bowl so it doesn't burn.
3
To the same bowl, add the garlic paste, red peppers, smoked paprika, coriander, salt and thyme. Mix together well. Then, slowly add the liquids, continually stirring to form a well-blended paste. Start with the honey, then the vinegar, and then slowly add the remaining olive oil--slowly, mixing as you go to keep the mixture blended.
4
Warm the white beans covering them with boiling water in a heat-proof bowl for 5-10 minutes. Drain, and toss with the roasted tomatoes. Then, add the spice paste and toss together. Serve on crusty bread, or even on top of a salad of fresh mixed greens.
5
Pretend you're on vacation in Spain, sipping perfect summer sangria. Add to the mood by eating at 10pm if you want :)

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, 5 tablespoons high quality spanish olive oil, 4 thin slices jamon iberico (or other high-quality spanish ham), coursely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste, and more.

Yes, Spanish White Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish White Beans

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