White Bean and Sausage Cassoulet

By á-3286

Per Serving:
Cal: 320
Protein: 16 g
Carb: 40 g
Fiber: 10 g
Fat: 15 g

Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil
• 3 links (10 oz) Italian sausage
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 3 cans (15.5 oz each) beans, rinsed
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• Seasoned Crumb Topping
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp mozzarella cheese and chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. Heat oil in a 5 qt pot over medium heat. Brown sausages on all sides until cooked through, about 6 mins. Remove to plate.
3. In fat remaining in saucepan, saute carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until golden, about 5 mins.
4. Cut sausages into 1/4 inch thick slices. Add sausages, beans, tomatoes and their juices, water and thyme to saucepan. Simmer, covered, 30 mins or until heated through and flavors are blended.
4. TOPPING: Toss oil and garlic with bread crumbs, spread on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 mins, tossing once, until toasted. Cool slightly, stir in mozzarella and parsley. Serve topping with cassoulet.