15-Minute Smoky Brothy Beans

Name: 15-Minute Smoky Brothy Beans
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced); 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous (also known as Israeli Couscous or ptitim ); 3-4 cups stock (plus more, as needed); 15 ounce can white beans (such as cannellini, navy, great northern, or butter; drained and rinsed); 1 teaspoon dry parsley; 1 teaspoon dry thyme; 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika (plus more, if desired); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (more or less, to taste); 1 lemon juiced; 1/3 cup heavy cream (optional); Salt and pepper to taste