Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Jane’s Kitchen: Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Servings: 6 

 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

1 teaspoon garlic, minced 

1/4 cup shallot, minced 

1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika 

2 stalks celery, peeled and cut on a bias into 1/4-inch slices 

1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or gigantes white beans, drained and rinsed 

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves 

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

 

Combine 2 tablespoon olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, and shallot in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and starting to bubble gently, about 2 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Add celery, drained beans, vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Cook until barely warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with crusty bread. 

 

Cuisine: Spanish 

 

Adapted from SeriousEats.com