SLOW-COOKER WHITE BEANS AND KIELBASA

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Melt-in-your-mouth-tender sausage and rave reviews at my large family gathering mean we'll be serving this again. I served it for a noon meal, so I soaked the beans overnight before assembling early-morning, just to make sure they had enough time to soften. I plan to try it with chopped collard greens instead of spinach next time, added about 20 minutes before the end of cook time. The spinach was fine, but I'd like to try a meatier-textured green. I also plan to add a bit of acidity with a tablespoon of vinegar stirred in before service.

Provided by treehuggingmom

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried white bean (such as great Northern or navy)
14 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
5 ounces Baby Spinach (6 cups)
country bread, for serving
vinegar, parsley, parmesan cheese curls

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, kielbasa, broth, tomatoes (and their juices), onion, garlic, rosemary, and 1 cup water.
  • Cover and cook until the beans are tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours (this will shorten total recipe time).
  • Just before serving, stir in the spinach.
  • Serve with the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 529.4, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 24.2

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