Healthier cassoulet

Name: Healthier cassoulet
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 4 extra-lean pork sausages (half fat), skins removed, chopped into 3cm pieces; 4 skinless and boneless free-range chicken thighs, sliced (see tips); 1 large red onion, finely sliced; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 celery stick, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 300ml hot chicken stock; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; A few fresh thyme sprigs; 2 x 400g tins haricot beans, drained and rinsed (see tips); 2 tbsp each pumpkin seeds and toasted breadcrumbs to serve

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 20min

This is a classic, rib-sticking French cassoulet – sausages, chicken, haricot beans and all – but with a healthy, low-calorie makeover. It’s perfect for winter. Room for more? Why not make one of these fabulous low-fat puddings for dessert? Still plenty of comfort, but fewer calories.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:07:07 GMT