White Beans with Bacon and Herbs

side view shot of a serving spoon taking a scoop of white beans and bacon from a pot

4.49 from 96 votes

White Beans with Bacon and Herbs

These White Beans with Bacon and Herbs are so simple to make, rich and savory, comforting, loaded with flavor and super delicious. Perfect as a side or a meal on its own.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beans with bacon, white beans recipe

Servings:

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Le Creuset 3.75-Quart Braiser

Ingredients

8 slices bacon chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
1 ½ tablespoon rosemary fresh, chopped
3 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2½ cups chicken broth low sodium
31 ounce white cannellini beans (2 15.5 oz cans) drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

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Instructions

Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until bacon is crispy.
Stir in the garlic, basil, rosemary, 2 tbsp of the chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes aromatic.
Add the red wine vinegar and ½ cup of the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to deglaze the pan. All the brown bits should come clean from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the beans and the rest of the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure you have enough broth to barely cover the beans, add more if needed.
Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook the beans for about 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has cooked off. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Garnish with remaining parsley and serve warm.

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Notes

You can also make this with dry beans. To do so soak them in water over night. Follow the rest of the instructions, however they will take longer to cook, should take about 1 hour over medium heat.
This dish will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. These beans will also freeze well! Just store in an airtight container or tightly wrapped for 4 – 6 months in the freezer.

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