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French Onion White Beans finished recipe

French Onion White Beans

A savory dish featuring caramelized onions, creamy white beans, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for serving with toasted bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large yellow onions about 1 1/2 pounds (680 g), thinly sliced
  • 4 medium garlic cloves about 12 g, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Beans
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 ounces (425 g) each, drained and rinsed; about 3 cups (510 g) drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 480 ml
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For Finishing
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Gruyère cheese 110 g
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 slices toasted baguette or rustic bread optional

Method
 

Method
  1. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding a splash of vegetable broth if the mixture has thickened. Heat until the beans reach 165°F (74°C).
  2. Freeze the onion and bean mixture before adding the cheese for the best texture. Cool completely, transfer to freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat gently, then stir in freshly shredded Gruyère before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, allow the onions to caramelize fully and add the cheese over low heat to prevent it from becoming stringy.

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