SAUSAGE, BEANS, AND GREENS

Sausage, Beans, and Greens image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (19 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
2 cups torn escarole or 2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large pot, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender; drain.
Add in beans, chicken broth, wine, and thyme.
Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in escarole; heat through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
Ladle into individual bowls; sprinkle w/ Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.4, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 1728.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 13, Sugar 7, Protein 28.9