Dried beans are a magical thing to keep in your pantry. Theyre endlessly versatile, and with a few aromatics and the tiniest amount of (hands-off) effort, they can be transformed into a delicious, healthy side dish. These braised cannellini beans with prosciutto and herbs (fagioli con le cotiche di prosciutto, if you want to feel italian) from ursula ferrignos cucina siciliana are a shining example.