Bacon Butter Beansand Tomatoes Recipes

NANCY'S BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
• Heat butter beans, bacon, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS WITH BACON (SOUTHERN)

Steps:

• Heat oil over high heat (can skip oil if bacon is super fatty). Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until onion and bacon are golden.
• Add remaining ingredients. Stir, bring to simmer, then place lid on.
• Then either turn down heat to medium low (simmering gently) and cook on the stove for 1 hour, stirring every now and then so the bottom doesn't catch. OR bake at 160°C/325°F for 60 minutes.
• SLOW COOKER option: Reduce water to 1/4 cup, transfer to slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low.
• The sauce should be thickened (cook with lid off for a bit if not thick enough) and glossy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste at the end. See notes for serving suggestions!

BEANS, BACON & TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish or a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until beans are tender.

BUTTER ME UP! BAKED BUTTER BEAN, BACON AND THYME CASSOULET

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400°F Lightly grease an ovenproof gratin dish with a little olive oil.
• Topping: Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Cassoulet: Fry the bacon pieces in a large frying pan until crisp. Take the bacon pieces out and add the chopped onions - fry them gently in the bacon fat until the onion is soft but not coloured. Add the fresh thyme leaves and mix through.
• Add the bacon to the onion and thyme mixture and then gently mix the butter beans through the mixture.
• In a large bowl, add the crème fraiche, tomato paste, wine and sugar - mix thoroughly. Season with pepper and a little salt, as the bacon is already quite salty.
• Add the bacon and butter bean mixture to the crème fraiche and wine sauce - mix gently.
• Transfer all the butter bean mixture to the greased gratin dish. Sprinkle the topping over evenly and place the sliced tomatoes on top in an attractive pattern.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cassoulet is bubbling and the topping is a golden brown.
• Serve immediately with a large bowl of salad and crusty bread, or, as an accompaniment for sausages, roast meat and poultry, casseroles, stews or grilled meat.
• Serves 3 people as a main meal and 6 people as an accompaniment.

TOMATO & GARLIC BUTTER BEAN DINNER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, spinach, Italian seasoning and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with pasta and cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.