Sausage and Lentil Cassoulet

A French stew featuring Toulouse sausages, confit duck, and lentils served alongside smooth, buttery mashed potato purée.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1208.1 kcals 4832.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.5 grams 262 grams
Fat 78.1 grams 312.4 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
14.2
g
Butter
1 tbsp
10
g
Butter
A knob
50
g
110
ml
LegumesPulses
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
150
g
2
piece
Confit Duck Legs
Meat shredded
150
g
Smoked Duck
Shredded
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Finely sliced
1
piece
2
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
1 tbsp
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Small, finely chopped
1
stalk
Celery
Finely chopped
0.25
piece
Leek
Finely chopped
300
g
King Edward Potatoes
Peeled and cut into chunks

Steps

  • Fry the sausages in butter and oil until they are browned.
  • Heat a knob of butter and two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add the onion and cook for two minutes.
  • Add garlic, bacon, carrot, celery, leek, bay leaf, and cumin and cook for two minutes.
  • Add lentils and red wine and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer until the wine volume reduces by half, then add the stock.
  • Add the sausages and duck meat to the pan and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the sherry vinegar and fresh parsley.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and push them through a ricer into a saucepan.
  • Beat in the butter and cream over heat until the purée is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a piping bag.
  • Pipe the pomme purée into bowls and serve the cassoulet alongside.