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FAST FIX
Skillet Cassoulet

This quick skillet version of a French classic is chock-full of flavor. Kielbasa, ham and cannellini beans make the stew a hearty meal-in-one dinner.

—BARBARA BRITTAIN SANTEE, CA



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 3 SERVINGS


2 teaspoons canola oil

1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1/4 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cubed

2 medium carrots, sliced

1 celery rib, sliced

1/2 medium red onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa, ham, carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

PER SERVING 1/3 cups equals 282 cal., 8 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 43 mg chol., 901 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 10 g fiber, 22 g pro.