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Many people have begun planning their Thanksgiving menus. Here is an interesting twist on the traditional green bean casserole as a side dish. It’s always nice to try something new. Why not give cannellini beans a try? They are delicious especially when combined with bacon and goat cheese.

Cannellini beans:

8 slices of bacon

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

4 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

3 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tsp. black pepper

1 C. goat cheese, crumbled

Fry the bacon and transfer to a plate (on a paper towel). Add olive oil to the bacon drippings. Add the onion, garlic, and salt. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes. Heat up the beans. Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add vinegar to the onion mixture. Cook for one minute. Pour over the beans. Add pepper, crumbled bacon and goat cheese. Mix and serve.