Judias Blancas Con Espinaca (Spinach and Beans)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Great Northern White Beans (Or Garbanzos or Cannellini) soaked overnight.
• extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Slice Bread
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp Spanish Paprika (Pimenton)
• 1 lb Spinach
• 3 garlic cloves
• salt

Method:

1. Drain the beans and rinse under cold water.
2. Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the beans are tender. Drain.
3. In a large pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and fry the bread until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
4. Saute the onion in the remaining olive oil (add a little more if you need to) over low heat until softened and then add the tomatoes and continue simmering for 10 minutes over low heat.
5. To the pan, stir in the paprika and add the spinach. Cover and cook for a few minutes longer until the spinach has wilted.
6. Stir in the beans.
7. Place the garlic and fried bread in a food processor and process until smooth. Mix into the bean mixture.
8. Add 2/3 cup water, cover and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.