Healthy & Vibrant Bean Cassoulet 

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 Method

1. Preheat and Prepare

 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C 160°C fan/Gas Mark 4).

  2. Lightly spray the inside of four individual ovenproof dishes with low-calorie cooking spray.

2. Mix the Cassoulet Base

 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the fresh parsley.

    • This includes: The onions/shallots, chopped garlic, chopped celery, carrot chunks, dried mixed herbs, chopped tomatoes, hot stock, green beans, and the drained mixed beans.

  2. Ladle the entire mixture evenly into the four prepared ovenproof dishes.

3. Initial Bake (Covered)

 

  1. Place the filled dishes onto a baking tray.

  2. Cover the dishes tightly with aluminum foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

4. Finishing Bake (Uncovered)

 

  1. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil.

  2. Return the uncovered dishes to the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until the cassoulets are visibly thickened and bubbling hot.

5. Serve

 

  1. Remove from the oven and let stand briefly.

  2. Garnish generously with the finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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