Cassoulet might just be the perfect winter dish. Warm, hearty and rich – it’s the culinary equivalent of sticking a fire on and hunkering under a blanket for warmth.

This Butter Bean Cassoulet is packed with fresh ingredients and is perfect for those who want the flavours and heartiness of the dish but don’t fancy the original sausage-filled version. The combination of vibrant plum tomatoes and butter beans simmered in a herb-infused sauce means that it still packs all of the flavours of the classic French dish without the meat and with fewer calories. A win-win for everyone.

So, if that sounds like the perfect winter warmer to you, then fire up the stove, get the table set and settle in for one of our favourite French dishes – Cassoulet. 

Enjoy!

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cooking time

25 Minutes 

Servings

2

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Ingredients

125g Baby Plum Tomatoes 

30g Tomato Puree 

1x 400g Butter Beans 

150g Green Beans

2 Garlic Cloves 

40g Mixed Herbs

20g Butter

1 tsp Sugar 

20g Grated Hard Italian-style cheese

1 x 20g Red Wine Stock Cube

2 Ciabatta Rolls 

Olive Oil for cooking

Method

Prep

1. Drain and Rinse the Butter Beans in a sieve
2. Trim the ends of the Green Beans and cut them in half
3. Peel and grate the Garlic using a garlic press

Cooking

1. Drizzle Olive Oil into a large saucepan and heat on medium 
2. Once hot, add the tomato puree and garlic and cook for 1 minute
3. Add in the wine stock cube, sugar, mixed herbs and 250ml of water
4.  Stir to combine
5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then add in the Butter Beans, Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes 
6. Once combined, lower the heat to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly and the tomatoes have softened
7. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half, ready to toast

 Final Touches

1. When the cassoulet has 5 minutes remaining, toast the rolls until golden
2. Drizzle with olive oil and then cut into 8 triangles, then sprinkle salt on top
3. Take off the heat and stir the butter into the cassoulet until melted. If it is too thick, add a dash of water as well
4. Separate into serving bowls and drizzle the pesto over it before sprinkling the grated cheese and serving the ciabatta alongside

Bon Appétit 

Comfort food at its best. This delicious Cassoulet recipe is perfect for hosting or just for a cosy night in – giving the illusion you spent days making it despite it taking less than an hour.

We have loads of other great posts to ensure you have the perfect evening, everything Cassoulet from wine pairings to starters and desserts to storing.