Fuss-Free Cassoulet
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving about: | - |
| pro | 20 g |
| total fat | 18 g |
| carb | 51 g |
A traditional French dish, cassoulet takes days to prepare and contains a generous portion of high-fat meats. By using sausage only, preparation time, fat and calories are all cut down without sacrificing flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 lb kielbasa sausage, cubed
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Pinch cloves
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) tomatoes
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cans (each 19 oz/540 mL) white pea beans, drained (and rinsed)
- Topping:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium beat; cook sausage, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, pepper and cloves, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add tomatoes, breaking up with fork.
Add chicken stock and bay leaf, bring to boil. Add beans; reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard bay leaf. (Can be prepared to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Or freeze for up to 1 week; thaw in refrigerator for up to 36 hours. Add 45 minutes to 1 hour baking time.)
Topping: In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for about 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in bread crumbs and chopped parsley, sprinkle over cassoulet. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until crusty and golden on top, bubbly and heated through.
Source : © CanadianLiving.com
- Keywords : French; Main Course; Sausages; Beans; Carrots; Bake; Make-Ahead; Tomatoes;
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