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kale & spinach bean pot - delish!

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I had bought some Kale and didn't like it raw for a salad, so I froze it...today along with some fresh spinach I threw this delicious, healthy pot of yumminess together...I really love how it turned out...I'll be sending this to work with the hubby...he will love it. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For kale & spinach bean pot - delish!

  • olive
    oil
  • 1/2 lb
    bulk sausage, i used bob evans spicy
  • 2 c
    chopped onions - or 2 onions - chopped
  • 8 oz
    fresh kale, stem removed and chopped
  • 6 oz
    fresh spinach, chopped or can leave whole
  • 3 - 4 clove
    garlic - sliced then roughly chopped
  • 1 - 29 oz
    can, whole tomatoes - chopped - plus juice
  • pinch
    thyme
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 - 15 oz
    can, canellini beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 oz
    can, northern beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar - optional

How To Make kale & spinach bean pot - delish!

  • 1
    In a dutch oven, add some olive oil and turn heat to medium high. Add the sausage and cook until no longer pink, chopping as it cooks.
  • 2
    Once sausage is cooked add more oil if needed and add the onion. Continue cooking until translucent. Stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Next, add the kale, spinach and garlic. Continue cooking a few more minutes until spinach and kale are beginning to wilt.
  • 4
    Now, add the tomatoes, juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, sugar. Stir to combine...place lid on pot and simmer for roughly 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Stir in the beans and continue cooking until heated through. I smashed up some of the beans to thicken the sauce some. Stir in balsamic if using...Taste to adjust any seasonings.
  • 6
    Enjoy with a nice crusty piece of bread or salad...
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