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

mauna Osman
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This gratin was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Albert Campos
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my gratin turned out really dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ellen
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This gratin was a lot of work to make, and it wasn't worth it in the end. The flavors were just okay.


Teslima Muhammed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gratin was too runny. I think I'll cook it for a little longer next time.


SyedaShama Shakil
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This gratin was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Nuha Taha
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I'm not a huge fan of flageolet beans, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The cheese and breadcrumbs made it irresistible.


Pollo Campestres
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's cheesy and flavorful, and the beans are hidden in the sauce.


Sabir Soomro Music
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I've made this gratin many times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Asad Pardhan
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This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mary Pacheco
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I served this gratin with a simple green salad. It was a perfect meal.


AYUSH YT
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This gratin is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble it ahead of time and then bake it just before serving.


Nkosiyethu Ndlovu
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from the recipe. The gratin was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Henry Nice
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover flageolet beans. It's also a very economical dish to make.


Ariyna Sozib
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe, but the gratin still turned out great. I used Gruyère cheese instead of Cheddar, and I added some chopped bacon.


Tristin Labuschagne
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Ztele Ztele
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I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Nipa akhter Nipa
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


kp vines
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I'm not usually a fan of flageolet beans, but this gratin changed my mind. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the gratin was incredibly cheesy and delicious.


Simla Akther
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This gratin of flageolet beans was an absolute delight! The flavors of the beans, cheese, and herbs blended perfectly, and the crispy breadcrumb topping added a wonderful texture.