French Onion Butter Beans

4 portions

1 hr 5 min

Creamy butter beans in a deeply caramelized onion sauce with balsamic and herbs.

15 ml olive oil	Caramelize onion, 30–45 min low heat	Add garlic, cook 1–2 min until fragrant	Stir in flour & rosemary, cook 1–2 min	Deglaze with balsamic vinegar	Add beans & stock, simmer 10 min	Pour in cream, simmer 5 min	Season with salt & pepper
30 g butter
1 large white onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 g plain flour
1 tsp dried or fresh rosemary, diced
15 ml balsamic vinegar
570 g butter beans, jarred and drained
250 ml vegetable or mushroom stock
150 ml heavy cream or crème fraîche
Salt and pepper to taste

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