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Healthy Greens and Beans with Sausage

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty and nutritious dish combining Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and a medley of mixed greens.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage (Italian or turkey)
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or collard greens)
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Toss in the sausage, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the mixed greens and let them wilt.
  5. Add the drained and rinsed white beans, stirring until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
  7. Serve warm as a side or light main course.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other vegetables or plant-based proteins.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg