Sausage and White Bean Stew (Weight Watchers) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is the first Weight Watchers recipe I've used, and, boy, am I glad I did! The stew is SO tasty and easy. Even better, the recipe can be modified according to what you have on hand. For instance, I used spinach instead of broccoli rabe and a small white onion since in the place of the red, and instead of the Italian sausage, I used kielbasa. I also added lots of red pepper flakes and some cayenne, too. So have fun with this recipe! I can hardly wait to hear what you think of it. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casing removed |
1 red onion, minced |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crumbled |
salt, to taste (use seasoned salt if you like) |
black pepper, to taste |
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cleaned and coarsely chopped or 1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a stockpot or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
2. Crumble the sausage into the skillet, and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. (NOTE: If you're using kielbasa, just saute briefly until it browns).
3. Add the onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, stirring as needed, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the broccoli rabe, tomatoes and beans; cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about five minutes. (If you're using fresh spinach, it will wilt! I promise.
5. Just cover it with the bean and sausage mixture and let it cook for about 5 minutes).
6. Top with cheese if desired and serve.
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