Fèves au Lard

Fèves au Lard is a delightful French dish featuring tender beans cooked with savory bacon, creating a comforting and hearty meal. This healthy version incorporates fresh herbs and vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Dried white beans (such as cannellini) - 150 grams
• Bacon lardons - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Bay leaf - 1
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried white beans in water for at least 8 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the bacon lardons. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the diced onion and carrot to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
7. Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from beans.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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