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White Beans With Caramelized Red Onions Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Extradirtymartini / All my dishes 2 years ago This was an empty pantry recipe - all I had was one small red onion and a can of white beans. Tasty, healthy and filling...it was just what I needed! Prep:5m Cook:20m Servings:2	Extradirtym
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Ingredients

14 oz can of White Kidney Beans (I used La Fede)

1 small red onion, sliced vertically

Dried basil, to taste (appx 2 tsp)

Red pepper flakes, to taste (appx 1 tsp)

Kosher salt

Olive oil, enough to lightly coat your pan and keep the onion from sticking

Directions

Warm up your olive oil in a heavy bottom pan (I used my cast iron) that will maintain an even heat - keep the heat low as you will be caramelizing these onions slowly to maintain their sweet and mild flavor. There should be a slight sizzle to the olive oil. Toss in your sliced onion and stir to coat with the olive oil. Add your salt and red pepper flakes, hold the basil till the end to ensure the most flavor.

Depending on your pan/heat, your onions should take about 10 or 15 minutes to get nice and browned (make sure you give them a good stir a few times throughout).

Crumble your dried basil over the onion and mix well, add more salt and red pepper if needed.

Pour in the beans, stir well. Cook until warmed throughout. Taste one more time and add additional flavorings as needed.

Serve with a nice salad and crusty whole wheat bread for a delicious vegetarian meal.

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kukla 2 years ago said:
Very creative! Caramelized onions with beans & basil? Works for me :) But do I have to wait until the cupboards are bare to make this ?? :) LOL