19 Bean Cassoulet
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                lb.  beans*
  3               qts.  water
  1                     ham hock
  1                     bouquet garni**
  32               oz.  chopped undrained canned
                        tomatoes 2 finely chopped onions
  5                     celery stalks   finely chopped
  2                     garlic cloves   chopped
  1                lb.  low fat turkey kielbasa sliced
  1                     cooked  cubed, boneless,
                        skinless chicken breast 1/2 c. red wine
     1/2            c.  fresh parsley
 

Preparation:

*Use a combination of the following beans to total 1 pound: pinto, large limas, small limas, great northern, split peas, lentils, navy beans, black eyed peas, red kidney beans, green peas, pearl barley, black beans, adzuki beans, cranberry beans, etc. **A bouquet garni traditionally contains the following: 1 bay leaf, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 large sprigs parsley (including stems), 1 4-inch piece celery stalk with leaves, 2 4-inch pieces leek green. The bay leaf, thyme, and parsley are laid on one leek green and covered and wrapped by the other leek green, and then tied with a long piece of kitchen twine so that the bundle is easily retrieved. RECIPE DIRECTIONS: Wash and drain 1 lb. dried bean mixture. Add 3 qts. water, one ham hock and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove bouquet garni and ham hock. Place in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Skim congealed fat from surface. Return to heat. Add tomatoes, onions, celery and garlic. Cook slowly 1 1/2 hours in covered kettle. It will appear thick and creamy. Add sausage and chicken breast. Cover and continue cooking slowly for 30 to 40 minutes. Add red wine and 1/2 c. fresh parsley. The flavor improves with age. Cook a day before and reheat. It also freezes well.

 

Nutritional Information:

11 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (15% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 38mg Sodium