Creamy Lima Bean Gratin Recipe

Name: Creamy Lima Bean Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons melted; 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced crosswise; 3/4 pound shiitake or cremini mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced; 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 cups heavy cream; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 10-ounce boxes of frozen baby lima beans; 1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons melted
2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced crosswise
3/4 pound shiitake or cremini mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 cups heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 10-ounce boxes of frozen baby lima beans
1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
3
Add the sliced leeks and cook over low heat, stirring, until they are softened, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the mushrooms, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, 15 minutes.
5
Add the stock, cream, bay leaves and tarragon and bring to a boil.
6
Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
7
Put the frozen lima beans in the bottom of a 12- to 14-cup glass or ceramic baking dish.
8
Pour the hot cream mixture over the limas.
9
Bake for 1 1/4 hours, or until the cream sauce is thickened.
10
Preheat the broiler.
11
In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the Parmesan and melted butter.
12
Sprinkle the crumbs over the lima beans and broil for about 1 minute, rotating the dish for even browning.
13
Let the gratin stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons melted, 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced crosswise, 3/4 pound shiitake or cremini mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced, 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lima Bean Gratin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lima Bean Gratin

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