How to Make White Bean Gratin

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Rinse and drain your soaked beans and place them in a pan with enough water to cover them by 1" or so.

   You'll want to keep this level, as the beans cook, feel free to add more water from time to time.
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   Step 2: Add in your onion and bay leaves.

   Bring to a boil and immediately reduce your heat to an 'aggressive simmer'.
   
   Cook until your beans are tender but not falling apart. ,, When your skillet is hot add 1 teaspoon olive oil, shallots, garlic, thyme and rosemary. , Add in your tomatoes.
   
   Stir, chopping the tomatoes as you go until they begin to break down, 3 or 4 minutes. ,, Taste and adjust the salt accordingly. , Pour in just enough broth to just cover them.
   
   Add in ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil and a little more pepper. ,,
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   Step 3: While your beans are cooking

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   Step 4: turn your oven to 350 °F (177 °C)

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   Step 5: 175 Celsius.

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   Step 6: Place a medium sized skillet over medium heat.

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   Step 7: Sauté 4 minutes or until the shallots are translucent.

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   Step 8: Remove from the heat and transfer the tomato mixture to a medium sized baking dish and set aside.

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   Step 9: When your beans are tender season with salt and a liberal amount of pepper.

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    Step 10: Transfer your beans to your baking dish.

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    Step 11: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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