Ash-e ashtiani (آش آشتیانی)

Instructions

1. Soak the white beans overnight, then drain them.
2. Thinly slice the onion and cook it in the olive oil for 6 minutes.
3. Add the beans, turmeric and water, then bring to a boil.
4. Cover and cook gently for 35 minutes.
5. Finely chop the parsley, coriander, spinach and spring onion, then add them with the rice.
6. Continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the rice and beans are tender.
7. Season with salt, pepper and cumin, then serve hot.