THYME SCENTED WHITE BEAN CASSOOULET

THYME SCENTED WHITE BEAN CASSOOULET image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 T olive oil
1 1/2 c (1/2" thick) slices diagonally cut carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 c. cooked Great Northern beans
3/4 c vegetable broth
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leafe
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. (1 oz.) grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 T. butter, melted
2 links meatless Italian sausage (e.g. Boca), thawed and chopped
2 T chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skilletover medium heat. Add onion, carrot, parsnip and garlic. Cover and cook 5 min. or until tender. 2. Place in 5 quart slow cooker. Add beans and next six ingredients (through bay leaf). Cover and cook on Low 8 hrs or until vegetables are tender. 3. Saute sausage slice in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned. 4. Combine bread crumbs, cheese and butter in a small bowl; toss w/ fork until moist. Stir breadcrumbs mixture and sausage into bean mixture; sprinkle with parsley.