Sausage and Kale Stew

This flavorful Portuguese-inspired stew is a hearty mixture of sweet Italian sausage, kale, tomatoes, potatoes, and cannellini beans.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
• 1 pound kale, stems removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 russet potato, diced with skin on
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 0.25 cup water as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add kale and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add vegetable broth and diced potato; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add beans and continue to simmer until beans are warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water if needed to keep stew from getting too thick or salty.