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Vegan Cassoulet
Serves 4-6
| Prep Time: 15 mins
| Cook Time: 45 mins
| Total Time: 1 hour
You may need: Herbs De Provence
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Indulge in comfort, satisfaction, and exotic flavors with this French-inspired Vegan Cassoulet. This hearty plant-based dish is a treasure trove of wholesome ingredients and robust flavors. Cassoulet, a slow-cooked casserole-style masterpiece, traditionally combines meat, beans, fragrant herbs, and aromatic vegetables—a true embodiment of French comfort food. Simmered in a deep, stoneware pot known as a "cassole," this dish acquires its name and depth of character. Typically enjoyed during colder months or as a centerpiece for festive occasions, Cassoulet showcases the art of slow cooking, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and create a rich flavor profile.
To cater to our plant-based friends, our talented chefs have skillfully replaced meat with hearty, meaty mushrooms, perfectly complementing the array of fresh vegetables in the dish. In line with the essence of French cuisine, we have infused this recipe with our proprietary Herbs de Provence blend. This unique herb blend originates from the picturesque landscapes and vibrant culinary traditions of the Provence region in France. Our blend showcases a medley of diverse herbs and flowers, including thyme, marjoram, basil, oregano, and lavender. This blend brings a touch of summery-floral flavors to a wide range of dishes, allowing you to savor the essence of Provence throughout the year. Embrace the rustic French charm and treat your taste buds to the deep-flavored goodness of this Vegan Cassoulet. With its wholesome ingredients and enchanting aroma, this dish promises a journey of satisfaction and culinary delight.
Ingredients
For the Cassoulet:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small fennel bulb, sliced
8 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
6 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp Piquant Post Herbes de Provence
2 15 oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup water + more as desired
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
1 cup bread crumbs
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
To Serve:
Toasted bread, fresh parsley and basil
Notes
You can use any oil of your choice such as avocado oil, coconut oil, or vegetable oil.
Feel free to experiment with other ingredients to add more flavor and variety to your cassoulet. Smoked tofu, vegan meatballs, seitan, or vegan chorizo can be great alternatives.
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot and add the onion, carrot, fennel, button mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until some of the veggies are just starting to become tender. Add the Piquant Post Heroes de Provence, white beans, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Pour into a rectangular casserole dish and set aside. Mix the bread crumbs and nutritional yeast in a small mixing bowl and sprinkle generously over the white bean cassoulet. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the cassoulet into the oven and bake for 30 minutes uncovered, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve immediately with toasted bread and fresh herbs.
Alternatives & Substitutions
If you can't find white beans, you can substitute them with other types of beans like navy beans or butter beans.
Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on your preferences. You can add or substitute other vegetables like zucchini, butternut squash, or leeks.
If you don't have tomato paste, you can use more tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes as a substitute. Adjust the quantity accordingly.
Opt for gluten-free breadcrumbs if you have dietary restrictions.
Looking for more great Herbes de Provence recipes? Try our Herbed Quiche Lorraine, Mushroom Leek Tart or our Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin!
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Vegan Cassoulet
Serves
4-6
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hour
Piquant Post spice you'll need: Herbs De Provence
Ingredients
For the Cassoulet:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small fennel bulb, sliced
8 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
6 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp Piquant Post Herbes de Provence
2 15 oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup water + more as desired
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
1 cup bread crumbs
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
To Serve:
Toasted bread, fresh parsley and basil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed pot and add the onion, carrot, fennel, button mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until some of the veggies are just starting to become tender. Add the Piquant Post Heroes de Provence, white beans, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Pour into a rectangular casserole dish and set aside. Mix the bread crumbs and nutritional yeast in a small mixing bowl and sprinkle generously over the white bean cassoulet. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the cassoulet into the oven and bake for 30 minutes uncovered, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve immediately with toasted bread and fresh herbs.
Notes
You can use any oil of your choice such as avocado oil, coconut oil, or vegetable oil.
Feel free to experiment with other ingredients to add more flavor and variety to your cassoulet. Smoked tofu, vegan meatballs, seitan, or vegan chorizo can be great alternatives.
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