Combine the beans and 8 cups cold water in a large saucepan or soup pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let sit for 1 hour. Drain the beans in a colander and discard the soaking liquid. Set the beans aside.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Meanwhile, heat the bacon fat in a large Dutch oven. Season the lamb with the salt and pepper and cook the lamb in batches until very brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to a bowl and set aside. Add the onions, celery, thyme, bay leaves, and Essence and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the vegetables are soft, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock and return the meat to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
Add the beans to the pot and continue cooking until the beans are tender but not mushy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The cooking liquid should be slightly thickened, just enough to coat the beans and lamb. (If the sauce seems too thin, remove the meat and beans with a slotted spoon and cook until the liquid has reduced and is slightly thickened. Alternatively, if the cooking liquid has reduced too much, add a bit of water.) Add the green onions and parsley, taste, and season if necessary with additional salt and pepper.
Transfer the bean mixture to a 9 by 13-inch casserole and top with the bread crumbs and Parmesan. Drizzle the top with the olive oil and bake, uncovered, until the casserole is golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	721.59 Kcal (3021 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.94g	41%
Cholesterol	128.64mg	43%
Sodium	1263.76mg	53%
Potassium	1237.15mg	26%
Total Carbs	60.8g	20%
Sugars	7.95g	32%
Dietary Fiber	13.48g	54%
Protein	59.48g	119%
Vitamin C	10mg	17%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	258.4mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.6 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.69g	41%
Cholesterol	22.39mg	43%
Sodium	219.97mg	53%
Potassium	215.33mg	26%
Total Carbs	10.58g	20%
Sugars	1.38g	32%
Dietary Fiber	2.35g	54%
Protein	10.35g	119%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	17%
Iron	1.2mg	38%
Calcium	45mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

15.9

Points
18

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Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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