Bean and Chicken Sausage Stew

Description

When it’s cold outside, warm up with this heart-healthy one-pot meal. It’s easy to make and all comes together in just 20 minutes.

1 tablespoon olive oil

One 12-ounce package fully cooked chicken sausage links, sliced

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

One 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed

1 can low-sodium chicken broth

One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (including juice)

1 bunch kale leaves, torn into 2-inch pieces

¼ teaspoon kosher salt (to liking)

¼ teaspoon black pepper (to liking)

1 loaf country bread (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring once, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the beans, broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the kale, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve with bread.