Beans, Greens And Sausage (Crock-Pot) Recipe

Name: Beans, Greens And Sausage (Crock-Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 1 inch pieces; 1 (16 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; 2 -3 cups water; salt and pepper; balsamic vinegar; Polenta; 1 cup polenta; 3/4 cup cold water; 2 1/2 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 1 inch pieces
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
2 -3 cups water
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar
Polenta
1 cup polenta
3/4 cup cold water
2 1/2 cups boiling water

1
Tear the greens into large pieces, wash under running water to clean well, drain.
2
Preheat a heavy skillet with olive oil, add onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently until onions begin to lightly brown, add minced jalapeno peppers.
3
Place the cooked onions in the bottom of the crock-pot, add the drained greens, crushed red pepper and water.
4
In the same skillet used for the onion, lightly brown the sliced sausage and place on top of the greens.
5
Cook on low for 3 hours. Stir in drained beans and continue to cook for addition 1 to 2 hours or until greens are tender.
6
In 2-quart saucepan, combine the polenta and cold water with wire whisk. Stir in boiling water and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Divide the polenta between serving bowls, spoon the cooked greens and sausage over and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.

1570

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beans, Greens And Sausage (Crock-Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beans, Greens And Sausage (Crock-Pot)

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