Baked Beans with Slab Bacon and Breadcrumbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Beans with Slab Bacon and Breadcrumbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried navy or cannellini beans, soaked overnight
- 2 medium onions, 1 halved, 1 thinly sliced
- 1 Parmesan rind (optional), plus
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 4 cloves, finely chopped, divided
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 8 ounce slab bacon, cut into 2x1/4" pieces
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs thyme plus 1 tablespoon leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely torn fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Drain beans and place in a large heavy pot along with halved onion, Parmesan rind (if using), halved head of garlic, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, 1 –1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until brown and most of fat has rendered, 8 –10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs or a slotted spoon.
- Add thinly sliced onion, shallot, thyme sprigs, and three-fourths of chopped garlic to pan drippings in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to caramelize and is very soft, 10 –15 minutes. Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pluck out thyme sprigs.
- Preheat oven to 400 °. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer beans to a large bowl and mix in bacon, onion mixture, thyme leaves, and 1 1/2 –2 cups cooking liquid (this will be most of it; mixture should be consistency of stew); season with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs, oil, and remaining chopped garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Scatter over beans; bake until liquid is thickened and bubbling and crumbs are golden brown, 45 –55 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Do ahead: Beans can be baked 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Beans with Slab Bacon and Breadcrumbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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