Caramelized Onion & Sundried Tomato Beans

Creamy, rich and absolutely packed with flavor, these buttery beans with caramelized onion and sundried tomato are not only delicious but easy to make. Perfect for serving with sourdough or tossing with pasta.

By @le_cocque

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large onion sliced
• 0 water splash if needed
• 4 cloves garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes sliced
• 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 cans butterbeans 2x400g each
• 0.5 cup veggie broth
• 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 zest of lemon zest
• 1 juice of lemon juice
• 0 sourdough bread for serving
• 0 pasta for serving

Instructions

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion for 10–15 minutes until deeply caramelized. Add a splash of water if needed.
2. Add garlic, sundried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and chili flakes. Stir for another minute.
3. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and nutritional yeast. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the butterbeans with their liquid and the veggie broth. Let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serve with toasted sourdough or toss with pasta for a rich, comforting meal.