Sausage & Rice Stew

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 * 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 2 * 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 * 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices
• 3 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 * 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 * 2 cups water
• 1 * 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 * 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 * 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 * 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* In a Dutch oven, saute the kielbasa, onion, shallots, jalapeno and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add the water, broth, beans, rice and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
* Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups equals 369 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 1,162 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 22 g protein.