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Vegetarian Cassoulet

December 12, 2019 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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This vegetarian cassoulet is such a hearty vegan dinner recipe. It’s flavorful, healthy, and kid-friendly. Best of all, it costs just $.88 per serving.

This vegetarian cassoulet is a hearty vegan soup.

Cassoulet is a French dish that was traditionally made with whatever meat and beans were available. Originally a peasant meal, cassoulet has taken many forms over the years in the different villages of southern France. 

While many versions of cassoulet include meat, this vegetarian cassoulet is delicious and hearty on its own. It’s a healthy one-pot meal full of beans and produce. The garlic bread crumbs are simple to make, and they give this vegan cassoulet a nice little crunch.

Aside from the fresh produce, all the ingredients in this vegetarian cassoulet are pantry staples that I typically have on hand. This is a convenient meal to make any time of year, and it makes a great leftover lunch.

  • This vegetarian cassoulet is a vegan soup that's full of veggies and beans.
  • The beans and vegetables simmer in this delicious vegetarian cassoulet.

Vegetarian Cassoulet Tips

I use canned cannellini beans in this recipe. You could alternately cook dried beans, which are a bit more affordable than the canned version. 

The bay leaf and sprigs of fresh thyme give this recipe a nice flavor as they simmer in the vegetarian cassoulet. I recommend using fresh thyme rather than dried thyme in this recipe. Remove the bay leaf and the stems of thyme before serving.

The breadcrumb topping gives this meal a nice extra crunch and flavor. You can cook the breadcrumbs in the oven while the vegetarian cassoulet is simmering. Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Try my vegetarian enchilada casserole for another delicious meatless dinner.

This vegan cassoulet is such a cozy meal!

Vegetarian Cassoulet

This Vegetarian Cassoulet is such a hearty meatless dinner recipe!
$.88 per serving
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beans, Dairy Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

For the Cassoulet

  • 4 15 oz cans of cannellini beans
  • 2 tbs avocado oil
  • 3 medium leeks white and light green parts sliced into ½ inch pieces
  • 5 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups water or broth

For the Bread Crumbs

  • 3 cups bread crumbs gluten free or whole wheat
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • dash of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, saute the leeks, carrots, celery, and garlic in the avocado oil with the thyme and bay leaf over medium-low heat, covered, until veggies are beginning to get tender (about 10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  • Add the beans, salt, pepper, and water to the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then turn the heat down to medium low and simmer gently, partially covered, for 25 minutes.
  • While the cassoulet is simmering, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the bread crumbs with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture in an 8 by 8 inch baking pan and toast it in the oven for about 15 minutes, until golden and crisp. Stir once or twice during the 15 minutes.
  • When the cassoulet is finished cooking, taste it and add more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf and fresh thyme. Sprinkle with bread crumbs just before serving.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 269kcal
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Vegan Cassoulet Price Breakdown

This recipe costs a total of $7.05 to make, or $.88 per serving. Try this vegetarian cassoulet for a delicious, kid-friendly vegan dinner.

Note: This recipe was originally published in 2014, and it was updated in 2019.

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  1. Carina . says

    January 13, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful comfort food, sounds delicious, as vegetarians we use many different kinds of beans, love them!

    Reply
  2. Gail Tilghman says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:45 am

    yay, another one to try. is this a soup that’s freezable? i’m going to do a little meal prepping as I will be having knee replacement 5/13. I want to have some healthy good tasting meals I can use to make it easier on myself when i return home. I’ve never done meal prep; always seemed like 2 much work, even understanding the back end advantage. Lol. i’m ready to give it a go this time, but still with only easy healthy meals. If you have any suggestions, please provide a couple. I’d appreciate it. All for freezing and it’s just me. Thx.

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    • Annemarie says

      April 30, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Yes, this is freezable. Any of the soups on my blog would be a good choice for freezing, especially the Crock Pot taco soup. Good luck!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I love this lightened up version of a true comfort food! Perfect for recovering from all of those Christmas cookies!

    Reply
  4. A_Nerd_Cooks says

    January 6, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    This looks so good! We got some snow in Maryland today, and a dish like this would be absolutely perfect on a day like today. I can’t wait to make it!

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    • Annemarie says

      January 6, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the recipe (and the snow!).

      Reply
  5. athleticavocado says

    December 30, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    This looks like a tasty and healthy dinner! Perfect for a poor college student, AKA me! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I’m totally jealous of the cooking camp! That seems like one summer camp I wouldn’t have minded attending!

    Reply
    • Annemarie says

      December 30, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      The camp was great for my daughter, and even better for me. I got out of cooking for a whole week!

      Reply
  7. theprettybee says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:29 am

    This looks really delicious and healthy! Perfect for winter!

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    • Annemarie says

      December 30, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Thanks! It’s really good, and definitely a bowl of comfort in the winter.

      Reply

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