Stewed Cannellini Beans with Chillies and Thyme

Ingredients for Stewed Cannellini Beans with Chillies and Thyme

• 450g dried cannellini (white kidney) beans, soaked overnight, drained

• 1 large onion, unpeeled, halved lengthwise

• 1 medium fennel bulb, halved through root end

• 1 medium carrot, peeled

• 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise

• 4 thyme sprigs

• 2 dried chillies de árbol or 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

• 80ml olive oil, plus more for serving

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Bring beans, onion, fennel, carrot, garlic, thyme sprigs, chillies de árbol, 80ml oil, and 1925ml water to a simmer in a large pot over medium. Reduce heat to bring liquid to a gentle simmer and cook until beans are creamy all the way through, 50–65 minutes. Season generously with salt. Serve beans topped with pepper and a drizzle of oil.

Beans can be cooked 3 days ahead. Let cool in cooking liquid; cover and chill.

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