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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal368
  • fat9g
    low
  • saturates2g
  • carbs53g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre14g
  • protein16g
  • salt2.16g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok, add onions, then fry for 5 mins until golden. Add pumpkin, parsnips and garlic and cook for a further 3 mins. Stir in beans, tomatoes, wine, stock, thyme, sugar and plenty of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then transfer to a large casserole dish, pressing the beans and vegetables beneath the liquid.

  • step 2

    Sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Cover, then cook for 40 mins. Uncover, stir well and cook for a further 40 mins. Serve with garlic bread and stir-fried cabbage.

RECIPE TIPS
GUESTS RUNNING LATE?

Don’t worry if your guests are late – turn the oven down to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2 and leave for up to 1 hour.

Recipe from Good Food Vegetarian Christmas, December 2006

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A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.23 ratings

jendustane31429

I agree the breadcrumb mix should be a last, separate step. I added some flavour to that:- Mix together breadcrumbs, grated cheese, mixed herbs and cracked pepper with enough olive oil to moisten, and sprinkle over the top of the cassoulet. Spray with a little more olive oil and place under grill…

Honeygran

Easy to make except for the topping. I worked out that a topping shouldn’t be stirred in so added it for the second 40 mins, but even then it was soggy. I wanted to put it under the grill, but the casserole was too big! I used squas instead of pumpkin.

nixie_c

I threw some chorizo in with the onion and it added a lovely addition to the recipe

keencook146

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Nice mid week meal. I halved the recipe and used a combination of carrots, parsnip and butternut squash. I added the breadcrumbs and parmesan 10min from the end. It took the total cooking time stated (even though I was cooking half the amount). I just made the whole recipe in a casserole dish.

editorcooks

I'm surprised there are so many positive comments on this recipe! There is clearly an error which has been pointed out before and not rectified. You do NOT stir in the cheese and breadcrumb topping obviously! You add it at the end by sprinkling on the top and allow it to brown back in the oven. My…

juju061279

Haha, well perhaps you could expect more of your husband then.

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