Easy French Cassoulet With Wine, Beans, Sausage, Ham and Herbs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Easy French Cassoulet With Wine, Beans, Sausage, Ham and Herbs is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for cold winter evenings.
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb bulk pork sausage or 1/2 lb chopped kielbasa
1 small onions , sliced or 1/2 cup onion
1 carrot , thinly sliced
1 stalk celery & leaves , sliced
1 garlic clove , minced
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 cans white beans ( undrained )
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
1 dash ground cloves or 1 dash allspice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
407
Sugar
3g
Fat
21g
Looking for a hearty and delicious meal to warm you up on a cold winter evening? Look no further than Easy French Cassoulet With Wine, Beans, Sausage, Ham and Herbs. This one-pot meal is a classic French dish that is typically made with meat and beans and slowly cooked over a long period of time to develop rich, complex flavors. Our simplified version uses canned white beans and lean proteins like sausage and ham to speed up the cooking process, while still delivering all the delicious comfort of this classic dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage or kielbasa over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
3.Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
4.Stir in the ham, parsley, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and undrained beans.
5.Add the white wine or vermouth and the cloves or allspice and stir to combine.
6.Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
7.Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cassoulet is hot and bubbly.
8.Remove the bay leaf and serve.

PROS

Easy French Cassoulet With Wine, Beans, Sausage, Ham and Herbs is a comforting and filling meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd, as it can easily be doubled or tripled.

The use of white beans, which are packed with fiber and protein, and lean proteins like sausage and ham makes for a healthier meal option.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to prepare, as it requires several steps, including browning the sausage and cooking the vegetables before baking in the oven.

It is a high-calorie meal, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal contains lean proteins like sausage and ham, which are good sources of protein that can help with muscle growth and repair.
White beans are an excellent source of fiber, which can help with gut health and digestion.

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