Cassoulet Quickie

By Lonnie

Ingredients

• 3 T olive oil
• 1 c each chopped onion, celery, carrots
• 1 T minced garlic
• 12 oz sliced smoked sausage
• 3 c canned cannellini beans, drained
• 3 c canned diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1/2 c panko crumbs
• 2 t olive oil
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook until they begin to soften.

Add sausage and cook for about 3 more minutes.

Add beans and tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper.

Cover and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

In a small skillet, toast panko with olive oil and salt and pepper over medium low heat until golden, about 4 minutes; sprinkle over cassoulet.