Description
This Greek Sausage and Beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the rich, smoky flavors of Greek sausage with tender cannellini beans in a savory tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s easy to make and full of Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Greek sausage (loukaniko) or other smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cannellini beans and browned sausage, reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 15 minutes until flavors meld.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Loukaniko sausage gives the dish its authentic Greek flavor, but you can substitute with smoked sausage or chorizo.
- Serve with warm crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
