Ingredients

  • 1 cup navy beans, soaked in water overnight
  • 4 medium turnips, peeled and cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • Olive oil spray
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups trimmed chicory, steamed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

Method

  • Place the beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the turnips in a medium-size saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until half-cooked, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain the turnips and beans.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a medium-size gratin dish lightly with olive oil spray.
  • Sprinkling each layer lightly with salt to taste, place half of the beans in an even layer in the bottom of the dish.
  • Top with half of the chicory and then half of the turnips.
  • Sprinkle with pepper to taste and half of the thyme.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the layers.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.