
By Viv Henson
Sausage and bean cassoulet
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
A lighter spin on this French classic
Updated at: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:07:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories578.8 kcal (29%)
Total Fat49.2 g (70%)
Carbs12.2 g (5%)
Sugars2.9 g (3%)
Protein21.3 g (43%)
Sodium1154.1 mg (58%)
Fiber3.5 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

2 tbpsolive oil

12pork sausages
large

4 slicesstreaky bacon
cut into 2cm slices

3garlic cloves
crushed

1leek
chopped

1carrot
chopped

2celery sticks
chopped

1shallot
chopped

400gtin chopped tomatoes

400gharicot beans
tin, drained

3 sprigsrosemary

1 Tbspworcestershire sauce

15gbutter

parsley
chopped

basil pesto
to serve

crusty bread
to serve, optional
Whizz together, until smooth:
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add sausages and cook over medium heat for 10 mins, until browned all over. Set aside on a plate.
Step 2
Add bacon to the pan, fry for 2-3 mins, then add veg & beans, season well and cook for 5 mins more.
Step 3
Return sausages to the pan, along with tomatoes, Worcester sauce, and rosemary. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 mins.
Step 4
Stir in butter and season, then sprinkle with parsley. Divide between plates and serve with a dollop of pesto and crusty bread, if liked.
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