White Bean, Tomato, and Zucchini Gratin Recipe

Name: White Bean, Tomato, and Zucchini Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery rib, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, chopped coarse; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups); two 15-ounce cans small white beans (not cannellini), rinsed well and drained; 12 fine-quality oil-cured black olives*, pitted and halved; 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise (about 2 1/2 cups); 12 fresh sage leaves, chopped fine or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; *available at Mediterranean markets and specialty foods shops

Servings: persons

1 celery rib, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, chopped coarse
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups)
two 15-ounce cans small white beans (not cannellini), rinsed well and drained
12 fine-quality oil-cured black olives*, pitted and halved
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise (about 2 1/2 cups)
12 fresh sage leaves, chopped fine or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
*available at Mediterranean markets and specialty foods shops

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a 10- to 12-inch skillet cook celery in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
3
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
5
Remove skillet from heat and stir in beans.
6
Mash about one fourth of beans with back of a large spoon and stir in remaining ingredients except topping.
7
Season mixture with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer bean mixture to a 2- to 2 1/2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish and smooth top with a rubber spatula.
9
Gratin may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
10
In a small bowl with a fork stir together topping ingredients until crumbs are evenly moistened.
11
Sprinkle topping over bean mixture and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until bubbling and top is golden brown.
12
Cool gratin 5 minutes before serving.

3154

kcal

Calories

315

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 celery rib, sliced thin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, chopped coarse, 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups), and more.

Yes, White Bean, Tomato, and Zucchini Gratin falls under the Vegetarian 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, Tomato, and Zucchini Gratin

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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