Low-fat turkey sausage lends rich flavor to seasoned black beans. Since canned beans are used, this dish goes together fast and cooks quickly for a fast meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) package smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 cups sliced red bell peppers
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, or 3 cups cooked dry-package black beans, rinsed, drained
Preparation:
In large skillet, in oil, cook sausage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.Stir in tomatoes and black beans, and cook, covered, over medium heat until tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
Yield: about 6 servings of 1 cup each
Nutrition information per serving: 285 calories, 9 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrate, 1,043 mg sodium, 19 grams protein, 9 grams dietary fiber, 41 mg cholestrol
Recipe Source: The Bean Education and Awareness Network
Reprinted with permission.
