I invited friends to dinner on New Years Day by asking if they’d like to come over for beans. A bowl of beans just feels like the most soothing and welcoming way to greet the new year and recover from whatever mess we might have gotten into at the end of the previous one. These are served in a simple broth that complements the flavor of the beans without overwhelming it, and they’re garnished with fresh dill and crunchy panko for texture contrast. I’ve made them with and without the kale; it feels like a more complete meal with kale, but you can also make a vegetable side dish instead. Add a baguette and some butter (room temperature) and you’ve got a whole dinner party.
Big beans in caramelized onion + lemon broth
Big beans in caramelized onion + lemon broth
Big beans in caramelized onion + lemon broth
I invited friends to dinner on New Years Day by asking if they’d like to come over for beans. A bowl of beans just feels like the most soothing and welcoming way to greet the new year and recover from whatever mess we might have gotten into at the end of the previous one. These are served in a simple broth that complements the flavor of the beans without overwhelming it, and they’re garnished with fresh dill and crunchy panko for texture contrast. I’ve made them with and without the kale; it feels like a more complete meal with kale, but you can also make a vegetable side dish instead. Add a baguette and some butter (room temperature) and you’ve got a whole dinner party.