Roasted White Beans with Caramelized Onion and Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and costs practically nothing to make. The beauty of using canned white beans is that they're already cooked, so you just need to roast them until they get crispy and golden. Meanwhile, you caramelize the onions and garlic until they're sweet and jammy, which transforms this simple dish into something really special. White beans are packed with protein and fiber, so you get a satisfying meal that's actually good for you. The balsamic vinegar adds a nice tangy depth, and the whole thing tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 3 canscanned white beans(drained and rinsed)
- 2 mediumyellow onions(thinly sliced)
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- 118 mlvegetable broth
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the drained white beans on a large baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
Tip: Patting the beans dry before tossing helps them crisp up better during roasting.
- 2
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep golden brown and become very soft.
Tip: Low and slow cooking is the secret to sweet, caramelized onions—resist the urge to rush this step.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme sprigs to the caramelized onions and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Deglaze the skillet with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
- 5
Transfer the beans from the baking sheet to the skillet with the onion mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- 6
Pour the entire mixture back onto the baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the beans develop crispy, caramelized edges.
Tip: The edges should look slightly browned and some beans may split slightly—this adds wonderful texture and flavor.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving warm.
Tip: This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
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