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3) Tuscan White Bean, Kale, and Sausage Crockpot Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage sliced (use mild or spicy)
  • 2 cans 15 oz each cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Transfer to crockpot.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook 2 minutes until soft. Add to crockpot.
  3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low 5–6 hours or high 2–3 hours.
  4. Add chopped kale in the last 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving.