Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring Tuscan chicken sausages cooked with white beans, kale, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Cannellini Bean Purée:
- 1 cup reserved canned cannellini beans
- 1 cup reserved fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Main Dish:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained with juices reserved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Sweet Italian-Style Chicken Sausages
- 1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cannellini Bean Purée: Combine ½ cup beans, ½ cup tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, and chicken broth in a food processor; purée until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Main Dish: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown sausages on all sides, about 8 minutes; set aside. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the bean mixture, kale, remaining tomatoes, and salt. Simmer covered for 15 minutes. Add remaining beans and sausages; cook covered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Consider using a cast-iron enameled braiser or large pot as an alternative to a Dutch oven.
- Equipment needed: Food processor, Dutch oven, cast-iron enameled braiser, or large pot
- Ingredient Swaps: Customize with different tomato varieties, sausage types, or herb substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 977mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
