Beans with Pancetta and Caramelized Onions

Name: Beans with Pancetta and Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 425 grams cups fresh black-eyed peas or lima or cranberry beans, shelled, or 1 pound dried (soaked overnight), or 2 1/2 canned beans; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 227 grams pancetta or bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

Beans with Pancettan and Caramelized Onions might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 203 calories, 9g of protein, and 12g of fat. Head to the store and pick up onion, cranberry beans, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine oil and pancetta and cook over low heat until crisp and golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.

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Pancetta

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Drain pancetta on a paper towel and reserve. In the same pan, cook onions over medium heat until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Tilt pan to remove excess fat; add beans, bay leaf, and 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.

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Bay Leaves