Smoked Sausage, Kale and Cider Quinoa Skillet

By angelahon

Smoked Sausage, Kale and Cider Quinoa Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 12 oz smoked sausage (I used Johnsonville)
• 4 cups chopped lacinato kale
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed very well under cold running water
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add sausage, kale, shallot, and sage. Season lightly with salt and pepper then saute until sausage begins to turn golden brown and kale is tender, 5-7 minutes. Add cider and chicken broth then turn heat up to bring to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, place a lid on top, then turn heat down to medium and simmer until quinoa has absorbed all the liquid and is tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove skillet from heat then stir in cranberries and let sit with the lid on for 5 minutes before serving.