Sausage and White Bean Stew (W.W)

[BrownEyedGirl]

Sausage and White Bean Casserole - Makes 6 Servings

• 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, cleaned & coarsely sliced or spinach or kale (I used about 4 cups swiss chard and spinach combo)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
• salt, to taste (use seasoned salt if you like)
• 1 red onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp dried basil leaves, crumbled

Step #1 In a stockpot or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. <LI>Step #2 Crumble the sausage into the skillet, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, & cook, about 8 mins. <LI>Step #3 (NOTE: If you're using kielbasa, just saute briefly until it browns). <LI>Step #4 Add the onion, salt, & pepper, garlic, until fragrant, basil, stirring as needed, about 2 mins. <LI>Step #5 Stir in the broccoli rabe, tomatoes & beans; cook this until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about five mins. <LI>Step #6 (If you're using fresh spinach, it will wilt! I promise. <LI>Step #7 Just cover it with the bean & sausage mixture & let it cook for about 5 mins). <LI>Step #8 Top with cheese if desired & serve.

Per Serving 201 Cal and 4 Weight Watcher Points

[Lindsay]

... you can also get turkey or chicken sausage, which would decrease the fat % quite a bit

[BrownEyedGirl]

That's what I used... turkey sausage. i didn't use Italian though. I found one that had even less fat at the health food store. It was sooo good!!