Slow Cooker
Sausage and Chickpea Stew
Polenta Croutons
Ingredients
- 1 bunch organic kale, stems removed
- 1½ lb mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (15.5-oz) can BPA-free chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-oz) can BPA-free organic crushed tomatoes
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Chop kale. Sauté sausage, onion, and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage is browned and onion is tender.
- Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours. Top with Polenta Croutons recipe.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (18-oz) tube refrigerated polenta
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut polenta into ½-inch slices; cut each slice into quarters.
- Cook polenta, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and crisp; drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt while still warm.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
389
|
119
|
508
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Carb (g) | 35 | 13 | 48 |
| Fiber (g) | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1296 | 361 | 1657 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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