Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups smoked tofu, diced (6 oz.); 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp. dried); ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs; 1 ⅓ cups smoked tempeh, diced (6 oz.); 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.); 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup); 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup); 2 small carrots, chopped (1 cup); 1 cup chopped mushrooms (3 oz.); 1 pinch plus 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 15-oz. can navy beans; 1 1/2 cups seitan, diced (8 oz.)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups smoked tofu, diced (6 oz.)
1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp. dried)
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
1 ⅓ cups smoked tempeh, diced (6 oz.)
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 Tbs. olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.)
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 small carrots, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped mushrooms (3 oz.)
1 pinch plus 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
15-oz. can navy beans
1 1/2 cups seitan, diced (8 oz.)

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
In small saucepan, bring broth or water to a simmer, cover and keep warm.
3
In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add garlic, onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, pinch of pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in beans (with their liquid) and hot broth.
6
Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
7
Add seitan, tempeh, tofu and thyme.
8
Mix gently.
9
Bring mixture to a slow simmer and cook 1 minute.
10
Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs, lightly coat top with olive oil cooking spray and transfer to oven.
11
Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes until top is browned.
12
Remove cassoulet from oven and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

780

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups smoked tofu, diced (6 oz.), 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp. dried), ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs, 1 ⅓ cups smoked tempeh, diced (6 oz.), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Cassoulet falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Cassoulet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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