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French Onion Butter Beans (Easy 30-Minute Skillet)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and hearty dish combining caramelized onions, tender butter beans, and savory herbs, perfect served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Onions

  • 3 large yellow onions (about 21 oz / 600 g)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated or pressed)

Beans

  • 2 cans butter beans (15 oz / 400 g each can or 3 cups / 460 g cooked beans – drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup grated parmesan

Bread

  • 1 baguette baguette or crusty bread slices (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Caramelize sliced onions in olive oil with salt, pepper, and sugar for 5 minutes. Add water, reduce heat, and cook until golden, about 20 minutes. Stir in vinegar and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in broth, add beans and thyme, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Mash some beans for creaminess.
  • Turn off heat, stir in parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot with toasted bread for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine vinegar before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Beans, onions