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CREAMY WHITE BEANS
BEANS
12 ounces dried white beans
1 medium onion, LARGE diced
5-6 cloves garlic, FINELY minced
1 sprig thyme
1 calabrian chile
2 cups baby spinach

• Rinse the beans.
• Add beans to a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water.
• Add onions, garlic, thyme and chile.
• Bring to a SLOW boil.
• Reduce to a simmer on medium-low.
• Simmer 50-60 minutes until beans are tender.
• Stir in spinach and season to taste.

SPICY HERB OIL
1/2 cup avocado oil
1 tablespoon FRESH minced thyme leaves
4 cloves garlic, FINELY minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fennel seeds

• Heat oil in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
• Add thyme, garlic, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds.
• Cook until the garlic is golden and herbs are fragrant.
• Set aside.

ASSEMBLY

• Puree about 2 cups of the bean mixture in a blender until smooth.
• Stir puree back into the beans.
• Transfer the beans to serving bowl.
• Pour spicy herb oil over top and serve with crusty bread.