White Beans With Clams Recipe

Name: White Beans With Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large white dried beans; 2 onions, peeled and cut in halves; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 carrots, scraped and cut in half crosswise; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 bay leaves; Few strands saffron; Coarse salt; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 dozen very small clams, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 dried red chili pepper, crumbled; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound large white dried beans
2 onions, peeled and cut in halves
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 carrots, scraped and cut in half crosswise
2 sprigs parsley
2 bay leaves
Few strands saffron
Coarse salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 dozen very small clams, at room temperature
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 dried red chili pepper, crumbled
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Soak the beans overnight.
2
The following day, drain them and cover with cold water.
3
Add the onions, garlic, carrots, parsley sprigs and bay leaves.
4
Bring to boil, add one cup cold water to cut the boil, then return to a boil, cover and simmer very slowly one-and-a-half to two hours, or until beans are tender.
5
When the beans are almost tender, start preparing the clams.
6
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is wilted.
7
Add the clams and cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until they open.
8
Sprinkle in the paprika and the parsley.
9
Add the wine, chili pepper, salt (if necessary), and pepper.
10
Cook 5 minutes more.
11
Stir saffron and salt into the beans, add clams with all liquid in the pan.
12
Shake to mix in clams and liquid.
13
Cover and cook for five minutes.
14
Serve the beans in soup bowls with the clams arranged on top.

413

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large white dried beans, 2 onions, peeled and cut in halves, 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 carrots, scraped and cut in half crosswise, and more.

Yes, White Beans With Clams falls under the Seafood 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!

White Beans With Clams

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Variations & substitutions

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