Lean-Bean Cassoulet Recipe

Name: Lean-Bean Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch slices (about 1 1/4 cups); 8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa or 8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 (12 ounce) ham steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 equal piecces; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 2 medium celery ribs, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup); 3 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 (16 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch slices (about 1 1/4 cups)
8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa or 8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 (12 ounce) ham steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 equal piecces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 medium celery ribs, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup)
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 (16 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained
fresh ground black pepper

1
In a 12 inch nonstick skillet over low heat, heat oil; add carrots; cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes until almost tender, uncovering to stir occasionally.
2
Add kielbasa slices; increase heat to medium high; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until kielbasa and carrots are browned.
3
Using a slotted spoon, remove kielbasa and carrots to a bowl.
4
To drippings in skillet add ham steaks; cook over medium high heat about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
5
Remove to bowl with kielbasa and carrots.
6
To drippings in skillet add onion, celery and garlic; cook, covered, over medium heat about 2 minutes until onion is softened, uncovering once to stir.
7
Return carrots, kielbasa and ham to skillet along with tomatoes and thyme; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low; simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, kielbasa is cooked through and liquid is slightly reduced.
9
Stir beans and pepper into mixture in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until heated through.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch slices (about 1 1/4 cups), 8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa or 8 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices, 1 (12 ounce) ham steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 equal piecces, and more.

Yes, Lean-Bean Cassoulet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lean-Bean Cassoulet

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