WHITE BEANS & SAUSAGE SKILLET | So Easy & Delicious!!

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat while still providing flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium and can be homemade.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients and frozen spinach is often cheaper.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Slice the apple and chicken sausages on the diagonal.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and brown the sausages for a few minutes.

Remove the browned sausages and wipe the pan clean.

Add more olive oil to the pan and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for about 30 seconds.

Add sliced cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add 3 cans of drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the pan.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.

Return the browned sausages to the pan and stir everything together, bringing it to a boil.

Cover and let it simmer for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat.

Add 4 cups of baby spinach and cook until wilted.

Serve garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.

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