Description
French Onion White Beans is a comforting, savory dish that combines creamy white beans with sweet caramelized onions and a golden, cheesy topping. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as an impressive side dish, this recipe is sure to warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Simple yet flavorful, it brings the classic French onion soup experience to your table in a plant-based twist that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add white beans, vegetable broth, and balsamic vinegar; mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and broil until bubbly and golden (about 5 minutes).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg