GRATIN OF FLAGEOLET BEANS

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     side dish

Time 2h20m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 large stalk celery, finely diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
10 cloves garlic, peeled
4 leafy sprigs fresh thyme
8 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 prosciutto hock with rind (see note)
2 cups flageolet beans or small white beans that have been soaked overnight in cold water
8 cups lamb or beef broth or water
Salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups bread crumbs
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a large noncorrodible pot (glass, ceramic, stainless steel or enameled iron). Add the diced carrot, celery and onion along with the garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, diced tomatoes, prosciutto hock, beans and the broth or water. Salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, adding water if the bean mixture becomes too thick. Remove the cover, raise the heat slightly and cook for another 30 minutes, reducing the liquid until it is at the same level as the beans. When stirred, the beans should have the consistency of a thick sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the prosciutto hock and thyme sprigs from the pot. Remove the rind from the prosciutto, chop the ham into coarse pieces and add them to the beans. Stir in about half of the parsley.
  • Pour the beans into a baking dish. Mix the bread crumbs with the remaining parsley and the extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese, and spread this over the beans in an even layer. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the edges bubble and the top is evenly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1321 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

John Barnocky
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This gratin is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Arafa trevor
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I'm not usually a fan of gratins, but this one is an exception. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping is perfectly crispy.


Ch Usman Goraya
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This gratin is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Ibrahim Bello
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I've been making this gratin for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a weeknight meal.


kelo kay
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a very affordable dish to make. I love the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Babs Masud
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping was perfectly crispy.


Xhoba
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This gratin is the perfect dish for a cold winter night. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


janet suuk
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Arman Cade
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This gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping is perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Connie Teee Owww
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beans, and this gratin is a great option. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Ailsa Fergus
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I also like that this dish is a good source of protein and fiber.


Aimee Rose Leigh
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Alex sohail
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This gratin is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Himesh Paudel
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I've made this gratin several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beans, and it's also a very affordable dish to make. I love the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Harem Chamchamali
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This gratin of flageolet beans was surprisingly easy to make and absolutely delicious. The flavors of the beans, cheese, and cream were perfectly balanced, and the crispy breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!