Cassoulet With Lots of Vegetables Recipe (2024)

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Ok, this may sound crazy for a dish so closely associated with meat, but I made this vegetarian and it was sublime. I used some really good vegetarian sausage (Field Roast Sage & Apple) as the "meat" component, and otherwise followed the recipe as written. Served with some homemade bread. Just fabulous, definitely going in the regular rotation!

AGS

Delicious & hearty. Used 4 mild Italian sausages & 3 pork chops. This dish holds well & is great for guests.

Tía Joan

I live in Guatemala so used canned black beans, chorizo and smoked pork chops. Really, really good this Latin Cassoulet. Cook longer than 20 minutes and use liquid from beans along with some red wine of course.

Tamara

If your beans were too chewy, they probably needed to be cooked longer before adding to the cassoulet recipe. Often dried beans can take a wide range of time to cook enough, just keep cooking them, adding water as needed, until they’re soft enough.

Andrea Burdick

This is a great, flexible recipe. I just used what I had on hand - Italian sausage, fennel, canned Cannellini beans, shallots & red onion, carrots, dry champagne-style white - and it was delicious. Served over buttered/cheesed rigatoni with a simple green salad.I had some parmesan rinds, so I threw those into the stew while cooking.

Erin

In the time of Coronavirus, I made this with things we had on hand. The recipe seems to take to adaptations well. Substituted vegan chorizo for animal-based sausages and pinto beans for white beans. Added a turnip. Served with a loaf of crusty French bread for a rich and satisfying meal.

Aimee Grey

Delicious. I used precooked duck from Costco and kielbasa for the meat, 1 leek, 1/2 onion, and fennel bulb instead of cabbage. Otherwise, added all recommended vegetables, as recipe is written. Homemade stock, cooked the last step for 40 minutes because my carrot chunks needed more time. Removed the duck skin after step 1, but before returning to simmer, and re-crisped skin in Air-Fryer and served as garnish on top. Really, really good.

Dianne

I made this dish and something was missing from my usual Cassoulet experience and I realized what was missing was bacon! I think adding bacon would make this a 5 star dish. I also used almost an entire bottle of Sonoma County Zinfandel as the "liquid" required. The dish needed more liquid than the recipe suggested... in my opinion.

Liz

Takes much longer than 40 minutes if you want everything to be cooked.

Hilary

Thank you for finally ridding my fridge of the ancient rutabaga. This is good, parmesan rind inclusion was a valuable tip from the comments (and really, always true for any stew!) I used a brittany cider as additional fluid because I had it on hand.

A Lima-Whitney

I've now made this with chicken and pork sausage and a vegetarian option with plant-based sausage. Both were delicious!

Janice LA

5* i’ve made this several times with different types of poultry or pork or a combination. My favorite uses one smoked ham hock, really reasonable and provides many servings. I use dried beans and pressure cook in the instant pot for 30 minutes after adding the tomatoes and herbs. Delish!

Mario

We doubled the amount of vegetables. We then added Parmesan cheese mixed with panko breadcrumbs on top and put it underneath a broiler on for 5 minutes and it came out wonderful and gave it that cassoulet look. The crispy crust contrasted well with the stew underneath. Wonderful.

Really Good! Lota Of Bokrots, Mushrooms. Next Time Add Tofu Or Meat

Really good. Used sausage, leeks, cabbage. Next time needs parmesan

Paola

Absolutely delicious and perfect dinner. Loved the comments about how it can be made with whatever you have on hand. Made ours using the leeks and zucchini and served with a baguette and it was such a beautiful meal to welcome autumn.

Anne

This is tasty but I would not describe it as cassoulet. Came out as more of a stew, very tomato forward. It reminds me of the lentil soup with sausage, chard and garlic from Smitten Kitchen, which I think is a nicer preparation.

Saffron

Ok. My friend had two stents put in so I had to seriously improvise. I purchased a duck breast for the protein and used a great local garlic infused olive oil for the fat/ protein elements. I used chicken bone broth and vegetable stock. I soaked dry beans and cooked in the bone broth with some water in my pressure cooker while sautéing vegetables in my caste iron insert for my slow cooker. Vidalia onion, celery, garlic, parsnip, Yukon gold potato,- spices. Braised breast and chopped later.

HSK

Why am I reserving the bean juice? When do the bay leaves go in? When does the red wine or other stock go in?

Marmot

Wonderful! Instant Pot version with pre-soaked dried white kidney beans; 1) high-pressure cook beans 20 mins, 10 mins nat release. Set aside; 2) follow recipe on sauté (I used pork sausage and thick bacon, both chopped); 3) once everything is in (only 1.5 cups liquid, half red wine, half bean water), seal and cook on high pressure, 10 mins. Quick release. 4) Add a tsp or two of red wine vinegar, parsley, splash of olive oil. Season. 5) Devour. Eat the rest two days later, even better

pattyinathens

Delicious, relatively quick and easy, more like soup with chunks of meat in it than cassoulet, but still yummy. Used chicken sausage, regular onions, no cayenne. Ate with French bread and good butter and Pinot Grigio.

phillip roullard

I made this with chopped up yellow bell pepper and because I had half of a granny smith apple, I threw that in just because. Completely vegetarian with no sausage at all. I like to throw several tablespoons of bread crumbs on top and broil until the bread crumbs brown.

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What are the 3 regional styles of cassoulet? ›

Convention has it that the cassoulet of Castelnaudary is based largely on pork and pork rind, sausage, and (sometimes) goose; the Carcassonne variety contains leg of mutton and (occasionally) partridge; and the cassoulet of Toulouse includes fresh lard, mutton, local Toulouse sausage, and duck or goose.

What do the French eat with cassoulet? ›

You can serve cassoulet on its own with a salad and bread on the side, but it's traditional to accompany it with something colorful . . . usually greens of some sort. If you're looking for a great meal to prepare for the colder weather, try making a cassoulet.

What are the best beans for cassoulet? ›

All the ingredients for a good cassoulet can be found in most grocery stores. Purists will argue that you need to find real tarbais beans but I have found white kidney beans work just as well. They will mention that there are 3 versions of true cassoulets (Castelnaudary, Carcassone, and Toulouse).

What is the main ingredient of the French dish cassoulet? ›

Cassoulet, a hearty slow-simmered stew of sausage, confit (typically duck), pork, and white beans, is one of the great hallmarks of French country cuisine. The best versions are cooked for hours until the beans and meat meld into a dish of luxuriant, velvety richness.

What is the Holy Trinity of cassoulet? ›

There are three types of cassoulet – the Holy Trinity. There's the 'Father' (pork and goose), the 'Son' (mutton and partridge), and the 'Holy Ghost' (sausage, mutton, and duck).

What is the difference between cassoulet and cassolette? ›

A cassoulet, of course, is something else entirely, and usually refers to that long-simmering stew from southwest France of duck, lamb or pork, and white beans. Confused? Maybe it will help if you roll up your sleeves and bake this cassolette recipe—a luscious gratin of chicken and noodles rife with French flavors.

What French town is famous for cassoulet? ›

Castelnaudary is widely regarded as France's capital of cassoulet, and it's the only place in the world that can claim to hold the official recipe.

What kind of sausage is used for cassoulet? ›

Usually Toulouse sausage is most commonly used in traditional french cassoulet, a sausage made from a blend of pork and duck meat. Chicken breast – I used boneless and skinless chicken breast but thighs can be substituted if that's all you have. Salt & pepper – To taste.

Is cassoulet good for you? ›

A proper cassoulet is loaded with fatty sausage, pork, duck fat, garlic, onion and salty-silky duck confit. The dish takes a full day to prepare, as the flavors are layered in and cooked low and slow. All of which is to say, cassoulet is no health food.

What wine goes with cassoulet? ›

The richness of the dish is balanced out by the acidity in the wine, while the buttery notes in the Chardonnay complement the texture of the beans and meat in the Cassoulet. We recommend choosing a full-bodied Chardonnay with notes of oak and vanilla, as this will complement the earthy flavours in the Cassoulet.

What is cassoulet in English? ›

(ˌkæsəˈlei, French kasuːˈle) noun. a white-bean stew of French origin, often containing pork, mutton, garlic sausage, and preserved goose or duck.

How do you thicken cassoulet? ›

Homemade soft breadcrumbs (see Recipe Notes) are tossed with garlic and added to the top of the stew (this will help thicken the cassoulet too). NOTE: regular or gluten-free bread may be used.

What is the oldest cassoulet? ›

According to tradition, cassoulet was invented in 1355 in the town of Castelnaudary, under siege by the English during the Hundred Years' War. In medieval times the dish was referred to as an estouffet. The Dictionnaire de l'Académie française dates the term cassoulet to no earlier than the 19th century.

What is the creamiest white bean? ›

Navy (Pea) Beans

Because they get creamy when cooked, they're perfect for mashing against the side of the pot, pureeing in dips, and thickening soups, stews, ragouts, and more.

Why is cassoulet so special? ›

Part of what makes cassoulet so special is the golden brown crust that forms on top of the stew near the end of the process. But when asked what forms this crust, most home cooks would probably give the wrong answer.

What are the 3 types of French cuisine? ›

French cuisine has a storied past and a global reputation for excellence. While the nuances are vast, three main classes stand out: Haute cuisine, Provincial cuisine, and Nouvelle cuisine. Each reflects different periods, techniques, and cultural influences that have shaped the nation's palate.

What are the variations of cassoulet? ›

In fact, three separate towns have asserted their own claims on the dish and subsequently inspired the cassoulet's three main variations: Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, and Toulouse.

What are the different regional cuisines of France? ›

Discovering the Regions of France Through Their Signature Dishes
  • Brittany: Crêpes. ...
  • 2. Provence: Ratatouille. ...
  • Alsace: Tarte Flambée (Flammekueche) ...
  • Burgundy: Boeuf Bourguignon. ...
  • Normandy: Poulet Vallée d'Auge. ...
  • Lyon (Rhône-Alpes): Quenelles. ...
  • Centre-Val de Loire: Poularde en Vessie.
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What is cassoulet and what region is it from? ›

Originating in Languedoc in southwest France, cassoulet was once simple farmhouse fare, but it has been elaborated into a rich and complex dish.

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