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White Bean Sausage Skillet

Easy White Bean Sausage Skillet: Cozy One-Pan Comfort Meal

This White Bean Sausage Skillet is a quick and comforting meal combining white beans, sausage, and kale in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 12 ounces Smoked or Italian sausage use precooked for speed or raw for more depth
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is preferable
  • 2 cans White beans great northern, butter, or cannellini beans work well
  • 1 cup Chicken stock vegetable broth works for vegetarian option
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked is best
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme or dried thyme at one-third the amount
For the Finish
  • 3 cups Curly kale or spinach or other leafy greens
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice fresh squeezed is best
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or alternatives like Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional, adjust based on spice preference
Optional Accompaniments
  • 1 loaf Crusty bread for dipping

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced smoked or Italian sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally. Transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in two-thirds of the drained white beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Mash the remaining one-third of the white beans in a bowl until thick, then stir into the skillet.
  5. When bubbling, add 3 cups of chopped curly kale. Stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the juice of 1 fresh lemon, then mix in the cooked sausage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality sausage for richer taste. Don't overcook kale, and store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days.

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