Warm Cannellini Bean & Bacon Salad

Name: Warm Cannellini Bean & Bacon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

My husband and son like all kinds of bean dishes. For a change of pace, I whipped up a new creation for Sunday dinner. Feel free to replace the peppered bacon with the regular kind.—Lou Suriano, Twinsburg, Ohio

Ingredients

4 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Stir in bacon. Serve warm.

Originally published as WARM SMOKY CANNELINI BEAN SALAD in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2014