White Beans with Lemon, Roasted Peppers, and Smoky Bacon

Side Dish

Recipe courtesy of Susan Ford, Publisher Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Serves 6

Ingredients: 
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cut crosswise into 1/2" strips
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 15-oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low or no sodium)
  • 2 roasted red peppers, diced (jarred is fine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

White Beans with Lemon, Roasted Peppers, and Bacon

White beans with Lemon

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Method: 

Scrub lemon thoroughly. Zest the entire lemon into a small bowl; juice the lemon into another small bowl.

Place a heavy medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat renders. Remove to a plate and reserve.

Take the pan off the heat and add the red pepper flakes and rosemary; stir until fragrant. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Return the pan to the stove, add the beans, broth, roasted peppers, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens and flavors combine; about 15 minutes. Add half the lemon juice and black pepper to taste; stir to combine and taste, adding more lemon juice and salt, if necessary. Drizzle the olive oil over the beans and top with reserved bacon.

Serve at once.

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