Recipes -> Tomato, Sausage and White Bean Stew
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 4 to 10 hours
- Ingredients:
- 3 (15-oz.) cans dried small white beans, drained
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 links hot or mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- Ground pepper to taste
- Shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Place beans, tomatoes, seasoning and vegetables in a slow cooker; stir lightly. Tear sausage into 3/4-inch pieces and add to slow cooker; stir again lightly. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours. Season to taste with pepper and serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.
Quick stovetop variation: Prepare as directed above, cooking in a large pot instead of a slow cooker and adding 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 240, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 840mg, Potassium: 950mg, Carbohydrates: 39g, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 10g, Protein: 18g, Vitamin A: 100%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 20%