CASSOULET WITH FRESH BEANS

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 3h

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks, ball joint removed
4 large leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only
6 small onions, roasted
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 cup navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 cup white wine
3 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 cloves
1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs fresh thyme and 4 sprigs parsley tied together)
6 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cored and diced
4 cups shelled fava beans
8 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup minced parsley leaves
1/4 cup minced basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Set aside. Grill the chicken drumsticks over hot coals until lightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side. Skin. Brush with 1/2 the roasted garlic puree. Lay a piece of foil over the grill. Put the chicken on the foil. Cover the grill and continue cooking until the meat is opaque at the bone, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine the remaining olive oil, leeks, roasted onions and garlic in a heavy-bottom pot. Saute over medium-high heat until the leeks begin to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add the navy beans, wine, broth, cloves, bouquet garni and tomatoes. Simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 to 3 hours. Take out 1 cup of the broth and pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk in the remaining roasted garlic puree. Set aside.
  • Blanch the fava beans in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold running water. Peel off their outer skins. Set aside.
  • Add the carrots and chicken to the cassoulet and simmer for 10 additional minutes. Turn off the heat, whisk in the roasted garlic sauce and add the fava beans. Let the fava beans sit in the hot liquid for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Divide among 4 bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Malak Elbardwily
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This cassoulet was a complete disaster. The beans were hard and the sauce was watery.


Emelia Addai
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I didn't like the flavor of this cassoulet. It was too bland for my taste.


Yaseen Datani
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are easier ways to make cassoulet.


Murtaza Ghulam Murtaza
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This cassoulet was a bit too heavy for my taste, but the flavors were good.


Donnay Malgas
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I've never made cassoulet before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and my guests loved it!


Mozen Hamid
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I made this cassoulet for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Alando May
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I would definitely recommend this cassoulet to anyone who loves French cuisine.


Sulav Dhimal
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The beans in this cassoulet were perfectly cooked. They were creamy and tender.


Ashline Mighulo
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This cassoulet was hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Yanti Pathak
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I love the unique flavor of this cassoulet. It's a great dish to serve at a special occasion dinner.


Kehinde Uju
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This cassoulet was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort. The flavors were incredible.


Oyunerdene Batbayr
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I've made this cassoulet several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Dora Boyd
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I made this cassoulet for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the tender beans.


Mthobisi Ndlanzi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cassoulet was delicious and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.


Sk Sanim
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cassoulet was hearty and flavorful, and the beans were creamy and tender. My family loved it!


Abimbola Temitope
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This cassoulet with fresh beans was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.