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Cassoulet
A shortcut version of a classic French bean pot, this recipes uses only chicken products. Pork can be substituted for a more authentic version. This makes a large amount; great to serve for a diner party with a salad and Fench bread.
Ingredients
- 455g white beans, uncooked, such as great northern or navy beans
- 230g turkey bacon slices
- 455g turkey kielbasa sausage
- 910g chicken pieces, skin removed
- 360g onion, chopped
- 150g celery, chopped
- 150g carrots, coarsely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6g thyme
- 480mL chicken broth
- 240mL dry white wine
- 230g bread crumbs
- 30mL olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Rinse beans and pick out any discolored beans. Place in a large pot with 6 cups (1.5L) of water. Cover. Bring beans to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, heat a large Dutch oven. Cook turkey bacon until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Slice Kielbasa sausage into 1-inch (3cm) rounds and cook in the bacon drippings until browned. Transfer to dish with bacon.
- Add chicken pieces to pot and brown on all sides. Add onion, celery carrots, garlic and thyme to pot. Stir and cook until the vegetables are tender. Return sausage and bacon to the Dutch oven.
- Drain beans and add to the pot. Add chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Stir in wine. Transfer Cassoulet to the oven and cook, covered for 1 hour. Remove from oven, and carefully remove lid.
- Spread bread crumbs over the top of the cassoulet and drizzle with olive oil. Return to oven, uncovered,and cook for 10 minutes until the bread crumbs are brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 100 (27%)
(17%)Total Fat 11g
(14%)Saturated Fat 3g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 1g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 3g
(21%)Cholesterol 62mg
(37%)Sodium 876mg
(27%)Potassium 928mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
(30%)Dietary Fibre 8g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(46%)Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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