Warm Bean Salad with Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
- 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🥓 Description: If you’re currently obsessed with the rich tang of balsamic vinegar, you’re in for a treat with this delectable Warm Bean Salad. Straight from the pages of “A New Way To Cook,” this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds with its blend of savory bacon, hearty beans, and a delightful balsamic-bacon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect addition to your next big meal, sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Pork
🔍 Keywords: Lentil, Beans, Meat, Potluck, Winter, < 60 Mins, Easy
📝 Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 lean bacon
- 3 pancetta
- 2 onions
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups water
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 85.6
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 4.8mg
- Sodium Content: 69.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 6.7g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
🍽️ Servings: 4
📜 Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing:
- Place the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Cover and cook until it’s crisp and browned, rendering its fat, about 8 minutes.
- Add the onions, cover, and cook until wilted, approximately 5 minutes. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to prevent sticking.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions turn golden brown, around 8 minutes.
- Stir in the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, and water, and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
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Cook the Beans:
- Stir in the beans and add salt to taste.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
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Finish and Serve:
- Season generously with black pepper and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful blend of balsamic-bacon vinaigrette with tender beans.
This Warm Bean Salad with Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings with friends and family. Enjoy the rich aroma of bacon mingled with the sweet tang of balsamic vinegar, creating a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
