Soft leeks and creamy cannellini beans baked in a savoury sauce beneath a crisp golden breadcrumb and cheese topping.
Creamy Cannellini Bean & Leek Gratin
Description
Soft leeks and creamy cannellini beans baked in a savoury sauce beneath a crisp golden breadcrumb and cheese topping.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 190°C fan/210°C conventional.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the leeks for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in the beans, stock, cream and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes and season to taste.
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Transfer to a baking dish. Mix the Cheddar with the breadcrumbs and scatter evenly over the top.
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Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and deeply golden on top.
Note
If the mixture looks very thick before baking, add a splash more stock. Serve with green vegetables or a crisp salad.
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