How to Make Bacon and Cranberry Bean Ragout - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty dish that's bursting with flavor, look no further than this Bacon and Cranberry Bean Ragout recipe. This delicious ragout is the perfect dish for chilly evenings when you want something warm and satisfying to fill your belly.

Made with ingredients that are easily found in most grocery stores, this dish is a simple yet impressive addition to any dinner table. The rich and smoky flavor of the bacon pairs perfectly with the creamy and earthy ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup shelled cranberry beans
  • 2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (Italian parsley, chervil, or oregano)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cook and stir olive oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is fully cooked and begins to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease, leaving a teaspoon in the pan.
  • Stir shallots and salt into cooked bacon; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans begin to swell, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue cooking bean and bacon mixture until liquid reduces and beans are tender, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Adjust levels of salt and black pepper. Remove from heat, stir in extra-virgin olive oil, hot chile paste, and fresh herbs.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 768mg