Name: White Bean and Tomato Gratin
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 cups water; 1 1/2 pounds (about 3 1/2 cups) dried Great Northern beans, rinsed; 4 fresh large thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 141/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice; 1/2 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from day-old French bread; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

12 cups water

1 1/2 pounds (about 3 1/2 cups) dried Great Northern beans, rinsed

4 fresh large thyme sprigs

2 bay leaves

2 1/4 teaspoons salt

2 141/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice

1/2 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from day-old French bread

2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1
Combine 12 cups water, beans, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Drain. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
Step 2
Transfer beans to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add canned tomatoes with juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix breadcrumbs, lemon peel, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon chopped thyme in small bowl. Sprinkle over beans. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over. Bake until juices are bubbling around edges and breadcrumbs are golden, about 55 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsGratin Casserole White Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Canned Tomato Tomato Sun-Dried Tomato Side Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Dairy Free Vegan Easy Make Ahead Oven Bake Fall Winter Bon Appétit

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