Description
A hearty skillet dish with smoky sausage and white beans, complemented by wilted kale and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoky Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups packed kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, optional for brightness
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the sausage and cook until well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the drained white beans and pour in the broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale, cover for 2 minutes to wilt, then stir into the mixture.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and lemon juice if using, and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is versatile; you can use different greens or adjust seasonings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg