Best 20 Beans And Sausage Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our diverse collection of beans and sausage recipes. From the classic combination of baked beans and sausage to the tantalizing flavors of slow-cooker sausage and beans, our recipes offer a symphony of tastes to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of one-pot dishes or the comforting warmth of a casserole, we have something for every occasion. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the delectable possibilities that await you in the realm of beans and sausage.

**Our recipes include:**

* **Classic Baked Beans and Sausage:** Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional dish, featuring tender beans enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce, complemented by savory sausage. This classic recipe is perfect for a comforting meal that evokes nostalgic memories.

* **Slow-Cooker Sausage and Beans:** Let your slow cooker do the work in this hassle-free recipe. Simply combine beans, sausage, and a blend of spices, then let the slow cooker work its magic. The result is a tender and flavorful dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

* **One-Pot Sausage and Bean Skillet:** This quick and easy skillet dish is a weeknight lifesaver. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can whip up a hearty meal that combines the goodness of beans, sausage, and a medley of vegetables.

* **Sausage and Bean Casserole:** Elevate your comfort food game with this indulgent casserole. Layers of beans, sausage, cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping create a dish that's both satisfying and delectable. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a cozy night in.

* **Spicy Sausage and Bean Soup:** Warm up with a bowl of this flavorful soup, featuring a symphony of spices that dance on your palate. The combination of sausage, beans, and a rich broth creates a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for chilly days.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEST EVER BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this-and a couple of copies of the recipe! - Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (31 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add green pepper and onion; saute until tender. Drain. Add remaining ingredients., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 20-30 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ESCAROLE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEANS



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Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Sauté     Sausage     White Wine     Winter     Prosciutto     Escarole     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dinner

Yield 12 servings as a side-dish or 6 as main-course

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
12 Italian sausages (about 3 pounds), casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté sausage until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl, leaving drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add prosciutto and sauté 1 minute. Mix in garlic and crushed red pepper. Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 2 minutes. Add beans, stock and sausage and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Top with grated Parmesan, if desired.

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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This recipe was given to me by my sister. It's a hearty dish, and wonderful for the cold winter months. To make a little meatier, I cut up a small ham steak in cubes and add the cubed ham the last 20 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by Donna Gandy

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried red beans
½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ham hock
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Pick over the dried beans, and soak them in water overnight.
  • The next day, drain off the soaking water, and place the beans in a large pot or slow cooker. Cover with water, and stir in the dried garlic and onion, salt, bay leaf, sugar, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. Push the ham hock down into the beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in the smoked sausage, simmer for 20 more minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1449.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice that chicken sausage is used in this dish. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BLACK BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Make this quick weeknight meal in 40 minutes using canned black beans and smoked sausage, such as Polish kielbasa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, diced small
2 shallots, diced small
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
1/4 cup plain yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add carrots and shallots to skillet and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add black beans and broth and bring mixture to a boil. Add sausage, reduce heat to a rapid simmer, and cook until carrots are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve with more parsley and a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 26 g

PASTA WITH ESCAROLE, WHITE BEANS AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (serving size 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, about 8 cups
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large, deep saute pan or 8-quart stockpot.
  • Saute the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute. Stir in the sausage and cook until heated through and browned, about 4 minutes. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, sage and red pepper flakes and simmer until the mixture is heated through and liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Add the sausage-bean mixture to pasta and toss well, loosening with the additional 1/2 cup chicken stock if necessary. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

SLOW COOKER CREOLE BLACK BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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This creole recipe is sure to please all members of your family. Not too spicy, just enough kick. Serve over steamed white rice.

Provided by NorCal*Mom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 6h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch slices
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped green pepper
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat, and transfer sausage to slow cooker.
  • Stir the black beans, onion, celery, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, bullion granules, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves into the sausage in the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 2023.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

RED BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Turkey sausage, beans and a zesty blend of spices make this a deliciously unique meal.-Cathy Webster, Morris, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in beans, sausage, Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREOLE-STYLE WHITE BEANS AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE OVER RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ham hock, skinned and scored
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound dried white navy, cannellini, or great Northern beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked overnight and drained* (See Cook's Note)
8 to 10 cups chicken stock or water
Salt
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 pound andouille or other smoked pork sausage, cut into 2-inch lengths
Cooked white rice, for serving
Louisiana red hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the ham hock, onions, celery, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beans and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the beans just simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the skin on the beans is tender and the beans begin to soften, about 2 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the sausage and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft and creamy, about 1 hour longer*. (If desired, the ham hock can be removed at this point and either discarded or, when cool enough to handle, the meat can be removed from the bone and returned to the beans and the bone and skin discarded.) Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and serve the beans and sausage over hot white rice.
  • Pass the hot sauce at the table for guests to use at their own discretion.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, WHITE BEANS AND ESCAROLE



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A wonderful Tuscan style one dish meal that is so reminiscent of our stay in the old walled village of Antinori outside of Florence..

Provided by Lorac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs sweet mild Italian sausage
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 head escarole, sliced crosswise into 1 inch strips
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 lb cellentani pasta or 1 lb fusilli, cooked and drained
1 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 10 minutes, remove and slice into 1 inch chunks.
  • Add onions, garlic and escarole to the skillet and cook until the escarole is wilted.
  • Add broths, sausage and cannelini beans and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and mix with hot pasta.

BLACK BEANS, SAUSAGE AND RICE



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Make and share this Black Beans, Sausage and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Daydasa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning (I use Tony's Chachere's Original Creole seasoning)
1 (10 ounce) can rotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice, not instant
water

Steps:

  • In a large family skillet with lid, heat oil on medium heat.
  • Add onion, green onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
  • Add sausage and Creole seasoning.
  • Once sausage is slightly brown, add Rotel and black beans.
  • Stir until just combined.
  • Pour chicken broth into measuring cup and add water to measure 2 cups.
  • Add 1-cup rice and broth, water mixture to skillet.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook until rice is cooked through and mixture is thickened slightly.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND RED BEANS



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Good ole red beans and rice with lots of smoked sausage. I put lots of garlic in it which makes it tasty. I take it to my bingo crowd and they love it! Normally I don't measure, so I decided to write it down while I was making it. This is medium on the heat but make it hot as you like!

Provided by Syndi Davis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the smoked sausage, kidney beans, onion, garlic, rice and water. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and bay leaf. Cover and set on High. Once it gets heated through, stir to distribute everything evenly. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2750.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BEANS



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Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.-Honore Hudson, Glenwood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 to 4 cups chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
5 to 6 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice or pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add sausage; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add broth, beans and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve in a bowl over rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

TUSCAN SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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If you like spinach, you will like this easy, comfort food type casserole. The addition of the lemon and nutmeg helps give it a nice, fresh taste. It is important to squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. I sometimes use a leftover croissant to make the breadcrumbs. This goes nicely with a Caesar salad.

Provided by Snow Pea

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb hot Italian sausage links or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1/2 small onion, finely diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown sausages in oil till done, drain and slice into rounds.
  • In large bowl, combine sausage, spinach, beans, onion, cream, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, lemon peel and juice, nutmeg, and salt and pepper.
  • Turn mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, garlic and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 35 minutes, or until heated through.

AMY'S PO' MAN GREEN BEANS AND SAUSAGE DISH



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This is a very simple recipe that tastes great. Put your beans on in early morning and let them cook all day. Handed down by my Grandma who came from a pretty poor family. Goes great with cornbread.

Provided by A. Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Place the green beans in a large saucepan with a lid or a slow cooker. Pour water over the beans to cover; stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are very tender, 3 to 4 hours; add water throughout the cooking time as needed to keep moist.
  • Add the smoked sausage and potatoes; cover and simmer until the potatoes are very tender and the beans and potatoes have absorbed the smoky flavor of the sausage, about 2 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1155.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN GREENS AND BEANS WITH SAUSAGE VARIATION



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Make and share this Italian Greens and Beans With Sausage Variation recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Honeyspidey

Categories     Greens

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion
3 garlic cloves
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 -2 head escarole
1 tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • I process onions and garlic lightly, then saute them in olive oil until they are transparent in a good-sized pot on medium. (I suppose you could chop these things, but why? Also, by "good-sized" I mean a pot that will contain all of the escarole leaves).
  • Add sausage and cook thoroughly, but not overly. Turn up the heat a bit.
  • When sausage is looking about done, add tomato chopped to your liking. I chop it small.
  • Add the cleaned and rinsed escarole. Sometimes Escarole heads can be really big or pretty puny. Since 2 puny heads (~size of a larger grapefruit) = 1 really big head (~size of a football), opt for whatever combination you can get. To clean it, I just take off a bunch of leaves, rinse them under cold water, snap them in half, and throw them in the pot. Don't worry about water getting into the pot. Let the escarole cook all the way down to the point you see the lines at the base of the leaf. You'll see what I mean. Don't undercook it. You'll taste it and it's not a good taste. At this point I rely on the taste test to know when it's done.
  • Once escarole is sufficiently wilted, add your canellini beans. Of course, make sure they are sufficiently rinsed then drained. Heat them thoroughly.
  • Add chicken stock, more or less depending on how soupy you want it. The broth is so good that you may want to make it soupy, which I did the second time around!
  • Let it simmer until the outer layer sheds off of the canellini beans. Serve with some warm crusty bread (I use the whole grain because it's SBD-friendly) and enjoy!

SAUSAGE, BEANS AND BROCCOLI RABE SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 1/4 pounds Italian bulk sweet sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and chopped into small dice
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 cans white beans, drained
Salt and pepper
4 cups chopped broccoli rabe and greens
2 quarts chicken stock
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table

Steps:

  • Heat medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage and brown. Add veggies, bay leaf and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cook mixture 5 minutes to begin to soften the vegetables. Add rabe and wilt. Add stock and cover pot. Raise heat and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve soup with grated cheese, for topping.

SPICY RED BEANS WITH CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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This recipe came to The Times in a 2012 article about cooking in a bean hole, a classic method of outdoor cooking popular in Maine. Here's how it works: Dig a hole big enough for the pot you're planning to cook in, then build a fire of hardwood logs in it. Drop a dozen or so rocks into the fire once it's started. When the wood has burned down to embers, remove the rocks using barbecue gloves, put your pot of presoaked beans into the embers, drop the rocks around and on top of the pot, cover everything with dirt and walk away. Come back in about eight hours, and your beans should be ready. Not in the mood to dig a hole in your backyard? No worries. These spicy New Orleans-style red beans with chicken and andouille sausage can just as easily be made in your oven. The slightly sweet creaminess of the beans and the richness of the chicken temper the sharp heat of the andouille sausage and red pepper flakes. Serve over a pile of snowy white rice alongside an ice-cold beer.

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked, then drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1 pound andouille sausage (or substitute linguiça), sliced ½ inch thick
1 onion, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons filé powder (optional)
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse the soaked beans and heat the oven to 350.
  • Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken thighs and brown well, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the thighs, add the sausage to pot and brown well, another 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add back the thighs and sausage along with the beans, filé powder if using, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and enough water to cover. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cover and transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, checking every half-hour or so after the first hour and adding water as needed if all the liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 862, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEANS AND SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Beans and Sweet Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (22 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed and peeled
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf
1 1/4 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped (with their juice)
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil and garlic in a heavy saucepan that will hold the sausage in a single layer.
  • Place it over medium-high heat and saute the garlic cloves until lightly browned on all sides.
  • While garlic is browning, coarsely chop the fresh sage.
  • When the garlic has browned, discard it.
  • Add the sage to the pan and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and beans.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the sausage.
  • When tomatoes begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium-low.
  • Cover the pan and cook at a gentle simmer until the sausages feel tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • Check the pan occasionally and add a little water if all the liquid evaporates before the sausages are done.

BDUKES LIMA BEANS, CABBAGE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE



BDukes Lima Beans, Cabbage and Smoked Sausage image

I had some left over cabbage and ham hock and threw this together. This is delicious served over cornbread. I was very surprised because it sounded yucky.

Provided by BDUKE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cabbage Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans, soaked overnight
2 smoked ham hocks
8 cups water
5 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the lima beans, ham hocks, water, cabbage and butter. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and set a lid on top but leave a crack for steam. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, add the tomatoes and sausage; simmer with the lid on until beans are completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1575.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also quick-soak the beans by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for an hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. Some popular choices include pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, and navy beans. You can also use a mix of different beans for a more flavorful dish.
  • Add aromatics to the pot: Aromatics, such as onions, garlic, and celery, help to add flavor to the beans and sausage. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality sausage: The sausage is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat.
  • Season the dish to taste: Season the beans and sausage with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.

Conclusion:

Beans and sausage is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. It is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make, which makes it a great option for budget-minded cooks. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve on a special occasion, beans and sausage is a great choice.

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