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Fabada Asturiana Light (Bean & Saffron Stew)

Name: Fabada Asturiana Light (Bean & Saffron Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g white beans (soaked or 3 cans); 1 onion, halved; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Pinch of saffron; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 bay leaf; Salt

A lighter Asturian classic: creamy beans with saffron and smoked paprika, no heavy meats.

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1Simmer beans with onion, garlic, bay 50 minutes until creamy (20 if canned).

2Bloom saffron in a spoon of liquid.

3Stir in paprika, saffron, oil; simmer 10 more uncovered.

4Mash some beans to thicken. Season and serve.