TURKEY SAUSAGES WITH KALE AND CHICKPEAS

TURKEY SAUSAGES WITH KALE AND CHICKPEAS image

Yield 4 (1.5-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb reduced-fat sweet or hot Italian turkey sausages
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (1-lb) bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped (6-7 cups)
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally, 6 minutes. Remove from pan and cut each sausage in half on the diagonal. Add onion and garlic to the same saucepan and cook over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add kale, cover, and cook until wilted and softened, about 8 minutes. Add sausages and cook, covered, until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Add chickpeas and continue cooking, covered, until heated through, 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot, spooning any remaining cooking liquid on top.