French Onion Bean Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Golden Onions
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1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
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2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
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1 pound yellow onions, sliced thinly (1/8-inch thick)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
→ Crispy Bread Base
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4 sturdy bread slices (sourdough or whole grain works well)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Savory Bean Layer
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2 teaspoons powder made from shiitake mushrooms
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1 tablespoon yeast flakes with a cheesy flavor
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3 cups cooked cannellini (or ayocote) beans with liquid
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A pinch of kosher salt, or as needed
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2 tablespoons vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce
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Freshly ground black pepper to finish
# Instructions:
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Warm olive oil in a big Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the onions and salt, cooking until soft (about 15 minutes). Lower heat to medium-low, letting onions slowly brown deeply (about 1 hour). Pour in vinegar and cook 15 more minutes until they're even darker.
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In a medium skillet, heat olive oil. Brown each side of the bread until crispy and golden. Place on serving plates.
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Using the same pan, toast nutritional yeast until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add the cooked beans with their juice, mushroom powder, caramelized onions, and Worcestershire. Stir and let it simmer until thick and gravy-like.
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Place the bean mixture on the toasted slices of bread. Sprinkle ground black pepper on top and enjoy immediately.
# Notes:
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You can cook onions ahead and keep them in the fridge for a week, or freeze them for longer.
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To avoid overly hard bread crusts, consider cutting them off if you're using sourdough or whole grain bread.
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Save any leftover crust bits to make breadcrumbs later.