White Beans, Sausage, and Kale

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 15 oz. cans no-salt-added white beans
• 3/4 lb. baby kale (or spinach)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the sausage from its casing and break into small pieces. Sauté in the oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and reserve. Sauté the garlic until just golden, about 1 minute. Add the beans with their liquid and stir in the kale, a few handfuls at a time. Simmer until the kale is tender, about 2 minutes, adding more water if needed to keep the beans moist. Stir the sausage into the beans and kale. Season with black pepper and the balsamic vinegar