Italian White Beans with Sausage & Kale
A comforting, brothy dish featuring creamy cannellini beans, savory chicken sausage, and tender kale with a bright lemon finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
1 lb Italian chicken sausage (pork-free)
2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed
1 bunch Tuscan kale, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1.Brown sausage in olive oil; remove.
2.Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
3.Add broth and beans; simmer 10 mins.
4.Stir in kale and sausage; simmer 5 mins.
5.Finish with lemon juice and seasoning.
Notes
Use turkey sausage for a lean option.
Smash some beans to thicken the broth.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://elitesrecipes.com/italian-white-beans-with-sausage-kale/