"This white bean dish isn’t shy when it comes to garlic It’s used in the pot along with the simmering beans, and also fried in olive oil as a crunchy, pungent garnish As a contrast, the broccoli rabe and red onion get very sweet when you sauté them slowly until they are browned and caramelized..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried cannellini or other white beans
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7 garlic cloves: 4 smashed, 3 thinly sliced
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4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1 large sprig fresh rosemary
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1 bay leaf
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1 carrot, trimmed
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1 large or 2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced
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1 pound fresh broccoli rabe, woody ends trimmed
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes