Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese