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White Bean And Vegetable Gratin

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This comforting White Bean and Vegetable Gratin offers a hearty, plant-based meal with a luxurious texture. The base is a velvety puree of slow-cooked navy beans, blended with saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, fresh spinach, and bright lemon zest. It’s topped with a savory mixture of fresh bread crumbs and low-fat Swiss cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying vegetarian main, this dish balances earthy bean flavors with aromatic herbs and a crisp, cheesy finish. It’s simple to assemble using pantry staples yet feels elegant enough for guests.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 742.6
Dietary: Low-fat, Vegetarian
Description
This comforting White Bean and Vegetable Gratin offers a hearty, plant-based meal with a luxurious texture. The base is a velvety puree of slow-cooked navy beans, blended with saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, fresh spinach, and bright lemon zest. It’s topped with a savory mixture of fresh bread crumbs and low-fat Swiss cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying vegetarian main, this dish balances earthy bean flavors with aromatic herbs and a crisp, cheesy finish. It’s simple to assemble using pantry staples yet feels elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Dried Navy Beans
  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 8 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 cup Tomatoes, fresh plum
  • 10 ounce Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon rind, grated
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs, fresh
  • 1/2 pound Low-fat Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
Directions
  1. 1
    Sort and rinse the dried navy beans, then place them in a large saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches.
  2. 2
    Bring the beans to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, chop the tomatoes, chop the spinach, and grate the lemon rind.
  4. 4
    Drain the soaking water from the beans and add fresh water to cover by 2 inches.
  5. 5
    Bring the beans to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour or until tender.
  6. 6
    Drain the beans, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  7. 7
    In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  10. 10
    Remove the onion and garlic mixture from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  11. 11
    Add the chopped tomatoes, spinach, lemon rind, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and half of the cooked beans to the bowl.
  12. 12
    Place fresh bread and Swiss cheese (cut into chunks) in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form.
  13. 13
    In the food processor fitted with a chopping blade, combine the remaining half of the beans and the reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid.
  14. 14
    Process the bean mixture until it becomes a smooth puree.
  15. 15
    Stir the bean puree into the vegetable mixture in the bowl, mixing until well combined.
  16. 16
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  17. 17
    Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter-flavored spray or butter.
  18. 18
    Spread the vegetable-bean mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  19. 19
    Top the mixture with the bread crumb and cheese mixture.
  20. 20
    Cut the tablespoon of butter into small bits and dot them over the top of the gratin.
  21. 21
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  22. 22
    Let the gratin cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 742.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.3g42%
Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
Cholesterol 56.9mg19%
Sodium 3076.8mg129%
Total Carbohydrate 92.9g31%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g96%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 39.9g80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Keywords: white bean, navy bean, gratin, vegetarian, mediterranean, spinach, lemon, garlic, onion, swiss cheese, bread crumbs, oven, hearty, comfort food, dinner, plant-based, baked, healthy, low-fat, fiber-rich
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