Cassoulet for the Gang Recipe

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Wine lends a warm background flavor for this satisfying take on a traditional French stew. Lynn Stein in Joseph, Oregon uses low-fat mashed beans to thicken her broth and boost nutrition. Serve with garlic bread and dinner's done!

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Cassoulet for the Gang Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

25 40 65

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth, divided

Directions

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute pork and kielbasa in oil until lightly browned; drain. Add carrots and onion; saute 4 minutes longer. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place one can of beans in a food processor; add 1/4 cup wine or broth. Cover and process until pureed. Stir into meat mixture. Stir in the remaining beans and wine or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Yield: 10 servings (4 quarts).

Editor's Note: Look for herbes de Provence in the spice aisle.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 316 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 959 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Cassoulet for the Gang in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p57