White Bean and Tomato Gratin Recipe

Name: White Bean and Tomato Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ 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

Servings: persons

½ 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

1
Combine 12 cups water, beans, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in large pot.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
6
Transfer beans to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
7
Add canned tomatoes with juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Toss gently to blend.
9
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Cool slightly.
11
Cover and refrigerate.)
12
Preheat oven to 350F.
13
Mix breadcrumbs, lemon peel, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon chopped thyme in small bowl.
14
Sprinkle over beans.
15
Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over.
16
Bake until juices are bubbling around edges and breadcrumbs are golden, about 55 minutes.
17
Serve warm or at room temperature.

845

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water, 1 1/2 pounds (about 3 1/2 cups) dried Great Northern beans, rinsed, 4 fresh large thyme sprigs, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, White Bean and Tomato Gratin falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean and Tomato Gratin

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