Thyme Scented White Bean Cassoulet

Submitted by janem123

"Adapted from "Make It Simple: The Best of Cooking Light""

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 links frozen meatless Italian sausage, thawed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place onion mixture in crock pot. Add beans, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
3. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, and butter in small bowl. Toss with a fork until moist.
4. Stir breadcrumb mixture and sausage into bean mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
5. For Meatless Italian Sausage use a Vegetarian or Vegan sub such as Boca.