White Beans and Bacon
This winter delight adds a smoky flavor from the bacon to the creamy white beans. An easy to make recipe that the whole family will love
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chopped basil or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 & 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans cannellini or northern, drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Stir in garlic, basil, rosemary, and parsley. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add the red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup of the broth, then stir with wooden spoon to deglaze the pan (remove the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet)
- Add the beans and the rest of the broth to barely cover the beans. Add more if needed.
- Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook the beans for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm.