White Beans with Fresh Clams and Saffron

Name: White Beans with Fresh Clams and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 200 g/7 oz dried white beans (cannellini or butter beans); 200 g/7 oz dried white beans (cannellini or butter beans); 200 g/7 oz dried white beans (cannellini or butter beans); 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 100 ml/3½ fl oz/scant ½ cup olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 kg/2 lb 3 oz fresh clams, cleaned; 400 ml/14 fl oz/1⅔ cups fish stock (bouillon); 400 ml/14 fl oz/1⅔ cups fish stock (bouillon); 1 tsp saffron; 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 5

Appears in

The Sun-Soaked Plate

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

About

Ingredients

200 g/7 oz dried white beans (cannellini or butter beans)
2 bay leaves<

Europe
Spain
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Fabada is a classic, heart-warming stew from Asturias, traditionally served with white beans (faves), pork and chorizo. Along the coastline, they prepare a simpler version with fresh clams and saffron that is absolutely delicious!

Place the white beans, bay leaves, thyme and 1 garlic clove in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a li