Shopping in a German Supermarket

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in calories and fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves, then bring to a simmer.

Stir in apple cider vinegar and mustard, mixing well.

Add smoked sausage and carrots, cover, and braise for 20-25 minutes.

In the last 10 minutes, add diced potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.

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