Ingredients
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3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
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2 bay leaves
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid)
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3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained
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kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice
Instructions
- To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
- Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
- Serve warm.