One-pot meals for the win! This simple skillet dish combines sausage and white beans with flavorful canned tomatoes, fresh kale, and a handful of herbs and spices. It’s a pantry-friendly dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces precooked sausage (about 3 links), or homemade Italian sausage
- ½ tablespoon oil (if needed)
- ½ large onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cooked white beans (such as great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes (14-15 ounces), fire-roasted optional
- 8 cups raw chopped kale
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare ingredients: Slice the sausage into thin rounds. Slice the onion into wedges, mince the garlic, and wash and chop the kale. Drain and rinse the beans.
- Cook sausage: Heat a large pan or pot over medium-high heat. If using lean sausage, add ½ tablespoon of oil to the pan. Brown the sausage on both sides. (Alternatively, remove the casing and crumble the sausage into the pan to brown.)
- Sauté aromatics: Add the onion to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Stir in the drained and rinsed beans and tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to break down the tomatoes and remove any tinny flavor.
- Wilt kale: Add the chopped kale to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the kale wilts. Stir everything together and cook for another minute or two, if needed.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if using.
NOTES
- This recipe is flexible, so feel free to adjust seasonings and ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking as this meal comes together quickly.
- For a budget-friendly option, use dried beans instead of canned.
- Be cautious with salt, as the amount needed will vary based on your sausage and the seasoning in your tomatoes and beans.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 451 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
- Sodium: 580mg
- Potassium: 1647mg
- Fiber: 16g
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 13733 IU
- Vitamin C: 137mg
- Iron: 9mg
