BRETON TUNA AND WHITE BEAN GRATIN
Like a tuna casserole given a makeover, this pantry dinner is modern, sleek and a whole lot more elegant than anything your grandmother used to serve. The key is using really good-quality tuna, preferably the kind packed in extra-virgin olive oil and imported from Italy or Spain. If you can find a large 7-ounce can, use that. But the more typical size (5 3/4 ounces) will work perfectly well if you can't. Serve this over toasted slices of crusty bread that you've drizzled with oil. A crisp green salad or platter of sliced, salted cucumber is all you need to make a satisfying meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories casseroles, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for until fragrant and soft, another 2 to 4 minutes. Drain one can of beans and add to the skillet, then add the other can with its liquid. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Transfer bean mixture to a food processor and blend to a purée. Add cream and milk, and pulse to combine. Scrape mixture into a large bowl and stir in tuna, chile and half the cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Scrape mixture into a 1 1/2-quart shallow gratin dish (no need to grease it). Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining cheese, and dot with butter. Bake until top begins to turn golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, then scatter parsley over top and bake for another 5 minutes, until top is golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 718 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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md kajol rana
[email protected]I'm always looking for new tuna recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Mariana Vera
[email protected]This gratin is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.
Rejwan Uz-zaman
[email protected]I love the combination of tuna and white beans in this gratin. It's a unique and flavorful dish.
Braxton Doss
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two in my pantry.
Spencer Muza
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Mercy Yeboah
[email protected]This gratin is a delicious and comforting dish. Perfect for a cold winter night.
M Yasir Drishak
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rk Robiul Awal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Fayaz ahmadi
[email protected]Yum!
Ryan Reynolds
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the results were tasty. I would definitely make it again.
S Shiraz
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the gratin didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.
Yadav Umesh
[email protected]This gratin was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs.
Olerato Ratshosa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this recipe changed my mind. The white beans and cheese really complemented the tuna and made it a delicious dish.
Adetunji Jephthah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the results are delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.
Alex Ngoma
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it can be made ahead of time.
Budy Soso
[email protected]This gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I loved the combination of tuna, white beans, and cheese. It was a great way to use up some leftover tuna.
Khaja Zubair
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook tuna, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The white beans added a nice creamy texture and the mustard gave it a little bit of a kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ibrahim Nimatu
[email protected]This Breton tuna and white bean gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and satisfying. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.