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Fuss-Free Cassoulet

Fuss-Free Cassoulet

The traditional French dish contains a generous portion of high-fat meats. By using sausage only, preparation time, fat and calories are all cut down without sacrificing flavour.

Serving: 6
Ingredients:
1 tbl Vegetable oil
1/2 lb Kielbasa sausage, cubed
2 x Onions, chopped
2 x Garlic cloves, minced
2 x Carrots, sliced
2 x Celery stalks, chopped
1/2 tsp Dried thyme
1/4 tsp Pepper
pn Cloves
19 oz Canned tomatoes
3/4 cup Chicken stock
1 x Bay leaf
38 oz Canned white pea beans, drained and rinsed

TOPPING
2 tbl Butter
2 x Garlic cloves, minced
2 cup Fresh bread crumbs
2 tbl Fresh parsley, chopped

Direction:
In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; 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 to 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 350F 180C oven for about 30 minutes or until crusty and golden on top, bubbly and heated through.

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