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Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee.

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Nutrition Profile:

• Butter beans add protein, fiber and a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the onions.
• Everything cooks in a single skillet, making cleanup easy.
• Caramelized onions and thyme give you French onion soup flavor in a fraction of the time.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1½ pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)

2¼ cups lower-sodium beef broth, divided

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, divided

2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed (about 3 cups)

¾ teaspoon ground pepper

½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese

½ cup shredded fontina cheese

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions; cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup broth and ¼ teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring often, until the onions are deeply browned and all the liquid has evaporated, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar and 2 teaspoons thyme, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

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Preheat oven to broil with rack in middle position. Add rinsed beans, ¾ teaspoon pepper and the remaining 1¼ cups broth to the onion mixture; bring to a lively simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the flavors meld, the beans soften and the broth thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Top evenly with ½ cup each Gruyère and fontina, followed by ½ cup panko.

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Broil until the cheese is melted and the panko is toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee.

Recipe developed by Jasmine Smith

EatingWell.com, December 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
12g	Fat
46g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 351 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 17g 35% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 22mg 7% Vitamin A 53µg Vitamin C 10mg 12% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 6% Folate 119µg Vitamin K 7µg Sodium 494mg 21% Calcium 230mg 18% Iron 3mg 19% Magnesium 72mg 17% Potassium 845mg 18% Zinc 2mg 21% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.