CREAMY Beans with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
- 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
- 2 cans white beans 15.5 oz / 440 grams each
- 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
- chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
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Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced onions and a pinch of salt, mix together, then mix every 2 to 3 minutes so they all saute evenly
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At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped garlic and mix continuously, after 30 to 45 seconds and the garlic is fragrant, add in the flour and continue to mix together for 2 minutes, then add in the oregano and thyme and quickly mix together, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, and continue to gently mix together for a few minutes
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Once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, about 5 minutes, add in the canned white beans (drained and rinsed), and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then lower to a low heat and simmer
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After sautéing the onions for 15 to 20 minutes and they're lightly caramelized, season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then turn off the heat
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After simmering the beans for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese and lemon juice, and give it one final mix
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Transfer the creamy beans into shallow bowls, top off with some of the caramelized onions, cracked black pepper, and some chopped chives, serve at once, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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