Best New England Bean Bog Cassoulet Recipes

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CASSOULET FOR THE GANG



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Wine lends a warm background taste to this take on a traditional French stew. The recipe feeds 10, making it a great option when you're expecting guests-or wanting some leftovers for weekday lunches! &mdash Lynn Stein, Joseph, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth, divided

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute pork and kielbasa in oil until lightly browned; drain. Add carrots and onion; saute 4 minutes longer. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Place 1 can of beans in a food processor; add 1/4 cup wine. Cover and process until pureed. Stir into meat mixture. Stir in the remaining beans and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cassoulet in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

THREE-BEAN CASSOULET



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Brimming with a trio of bean varieties, this recipe is as easy as one, two, three. "You can serve it on the side or as a satisfying meatless main dish," says Carol Berigan of Golden, Colorado. "The veggies add an interesting mix of tastes, colors and textures."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

COUNTRY CASSOULET



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This bean stew is fantastic with fresh dinner rolls and your favorite green salad. It's a hearty meal that's perfect after a long day in the garden. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried great northern beans
2 uncooked garlic-flavored pork sausage links
3 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage links; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add bacon to skillet; cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to slow cooker., In bacon drippings, cook pork and lamb until browned on all sides. Place in slow cooker. Stir in beans and remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender. Discard cloves and bay leaves. Remove sausage and cut into 1/4-in. slices; return to slow cooker and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CASSOULET FOR TODAY



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French cassoulet is traditionally cooked for hours. This version of the rustic dish offers the same homey taste in less time. It's easy on the wallet, too. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a broiler-safe Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., In same pan, saute onion in remaining oil over medium heat until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add wine; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add tomatoes, herbs and chicken; return to a boil., Transfer to oven; bake, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in beans and kielbasa; bake, covered, until chicken is tender, 20-25 minutes longer., Remove from oven; preheat broiler. Discard bay leaf; stir in bacon. Toss bread crumbs with parsley and garlic; sprinkle over top. Place in oven so surface of cassoulet is 4-5 in. from heat; broil until crumbs are golden brown, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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