BACON AND CRANBERRY BEAN RAGOUT

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This rustic and deeply satisfying bacon and cranberry bean ragout would make a stellar side dish to pretty much anything coming off your late summer grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
ΒΌ 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)

Steps:

  • 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 the cooked bacon; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. 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 the beans begin to swell, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue cooking bean and bacon mixture until the 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 Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 226.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Abu Shoma
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Yohanes Aweke
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this ragout. It's a unique and delicious dish.


Nabin Thakur
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This ragout is so flavorful and hearty. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


kotrevi colley
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I've made this ragout several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bacon and cranberries.


Magar Mahendra
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This ragout is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for lunch or dinner.


Skyler Rice
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this ragout was delicious. The cranberries and bacon really helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.


Usman sk
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I made this ragout in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Zaidaliz Gonzalez
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This ragout is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bacon and cranberries, and they don't even realize they're eating beans.


Charlotte Taylor-dyer
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of beans, different types of bacon, and even different types of cranberries.


Chad Bailey
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Nouman Khan
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This ragout is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner.


Omieye Amos
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I love the combination of flavors in this ragout. The bacon adds a smoky flavor, the cranberries add a tartness, and the beans add a heartiness.


John Miller Jr.
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cranberries added a nice tartness that really complemented the bacon and beans.


Sherry Siddiqui
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Brian English
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the ragout was very hearty and filling.


Demi Dema
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This ragout was a hit with my family! The bacon and cranberries added a unique and delicious flavor that we all loved. I will definitely be making this again.