Sausage & Rice Stew

Name: Sausage & Rice Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups fresh baby spinach

“My husband loves sausage, so I find ways to serve it with healthy ingredients, like beans and spinach.” This hearty recipe will have your taste buds begging for more. Kelly Young - Cocoa, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the kielbasa, onion, shallots, jalapeno and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add the water, broth, beans, rice and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts

1-2/3 cups: 369 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1162mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Sausage-Rice Stew in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009

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PrplMonky5

Mar 1, 2018

I omitted the jalapeno and shallot and still thought this was delicious! I used Great Northern beans instead of cannellini and it seemed to work out fine. I cut the recipe in half for me and my husband and 3 servings seems about right. Took about 16 minutes on the stove, another 4 or so with the spinach. I do think that it needed something extra, maybe some celery? I think that's more personal preference though. I'm looking forward to trying this again!
grafixgirl75

Mar 14, 2012

Really enjoyed this recipe. Its too heavy on sodium for me to eat often on my diet but the flavor was great. Definitly having it again.
rlittleb

May 23, 2010

The jalapeno in this recipe is very subtle and gives a really nice flavor. It's also very filling, without eating a lot, and you aren't hungry again just a few hours later.
shadxfx

Feb 17, 2009

This was fantastic my husband and I loved it and I will be making it again.