Italian Sausage and White Beans

By mrsjorn

about 6 1/2 oz per serving

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES
calories 265, total fat 6gm, cholesterol 35mg, sodium 580mg, total carb 28gm, dietary fiber 8gm, sugars 5gm, protein 17gm

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 oz pkg 95% fat free turkey kielbasa sausage
• 4 1/2 cups cooked great northern beans (from approximately 2 cups dry beans)
• 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup red wine or beef broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt free
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute onions in olive oil in skillet until softened. Set aside
2. Cut sausages in 1/2 inch slices
3. Put onions and sausages in casserole dish or dutch oven
4. Add beans, tomatoes, wine, or broth, Italian seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Mix gently
5. Bake covered at 325 for 2 hours
6. Remove lid. Stir. Return to oven, uncovered for 20-40 minutes, until liquid is reduced to your preference
7. Sprinkle top with bacon. Serve

You can make this in a slow cooker. Combine everything except bacon in a slow cooker on high for 4 -6 hours