Description
French Onion Butter Beans is a cozy comfort food dish that combines caramelized onions, tender butter beans, and a rich broth, perfect for dipping crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, cut in half and thinly sliced (about 21 oz / 600 g)
- ¾ teaspoon salt, add more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
- 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 2 cans butter beans (15 oz / 400 g each can or 3 cups / 460 g cooked beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 baguette or slices of crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Peel, halve, and thinly slice 3 large yellow onions. Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large 12-inch (30 cm) skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons sugar, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in ½ cup water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the onions are soft and golden.
- Turn the heat to high, stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beans: Stir in 3 cloves garlic (grated) and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups vegetable broth, 2 cans butter beans, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. For a creamier broth, mash a few of the beans with the back of a spoon.
- Finish: Turn off the heat and let the skillet sit for 1 minute, until it stops bubbling. Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan until the broth looks creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with toasted baguette, sourdough, or other crusty bread for dipping into the rich onion broth.
Notes
- This dish can be made vegan by substituting the parmesan with a plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg