Chicken Sausage with Kale & White beansYield 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 links of chicken sausage
• 2 cups canned Cannellini or white beans (can be dried and cooked instead of canned)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 bunch of kale, washed, dried and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil

Directions

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken sausage. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes per side and remove from pan, slice 1 inch thick. Reduce heat to medium high, add chicken sausage back to pan with remaining olive oil and kale. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes to wilt kale. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, white beans and tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 – 3 minutes until chicken sausage is cooked through and flavors incorporate. Toss with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition

• 282 calories
• 24 g protein
• 15 g carb
• 15 g fat
• 4 g sat fat