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Easy Italian Bean Stew

Warm up with this hearty Italian bean stew featuring savory turkey sausage, tender cannellini beans, and fresh spinach for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bean stew, comfort food, easy dinner, healthy, one pot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 289kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 375 g Italian style turkey sausage casings removed
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (540 ml) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook until liquid from meat has evaporated and meat is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes (with juice), beans and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir well and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.

Notes

Adapted from: diabeticlivingonline.com

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1135mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 10g | Vitamin A: 8400IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 6.3mg