Dutch Oven Sausages, Beans and Sauerkraut! You Need to Try This!

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are more nutritious, while chickpeas can be less expensive.

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often cheaper.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: pickled cabbage

Fermented vegetables offer similar probiotics, while pickled cabbage can be less costly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add sliced sausages and brown on all sides.

Remove sausages and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.

Add chopped onions and sweet peppers; sauté until softened.

Add chopped carrot and continue to sauté.

Stir in flour, sweet paprika, dried savory, dried mint, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Add sauerkraut and drained butter beans; mix to combine.

Return sausages to the pot, nestling them into the mixture.

Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste.

Cover and cook on low heat, allowing flavors to meld.

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