Quick Cassoulet

By kas_9232

While a cassoulet is usually a slow-cooked dish, this recipe speeds up the process so you can still enjoy this hearty, mouthwatering meal in no time.

*EACH SERVING*
Calories *627*
Total Fat *136g*
Saturated Fat --
Cholesterol --
Sodium --
Total Carbohydrate *53g*
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein *22g*
Calcium --

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 12 ounces sliced smoked sausage
• 3 cups canned cannellini beans, drained
• 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, for breadcrumbs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

*1*.In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for about 3 more minutes. Add cannellini beans and tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
*2*.In a small skillet, toast panko breadcrumbs tossed with 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper over medium-low heat until golden, about 4 minutes; sprinkle on top of the cassoulet.