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Beans and Rice with Sausage

Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage

Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage is is an easy one-pan meal that's full of flavor that's ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup mirepoix
  • 1 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 package al fresco Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini
  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups Lacinato kale, sliced
  • 1-2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, seasonings, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sausage and cook for 3 minutes, just to get some color on it.
  • Pour in the broth and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the beans and turn the heat up to medium-high.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add the kale and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle some of the beans and sausage into a bowl, add a scoop of rice on top, and garnish with additional parsley

Notes

If you can't find Cannellini beans, Great Northern beans would work fine too.
One teaspoon of Italian seasoning can replace the oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
Feel free to add bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil, or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan.
To keep the carb count down, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.