Sausage and White Bean Stew

 

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

• 1 pound fresh Italian sausage links

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 sprig thyme

• 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 5 ounces baby spinach (about 10 cups)

• Smoked paprika

Directions:

1) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.

2) Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and thyme sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add beans and broth and cook, crushing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken sauce, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Add spinach by handfuls and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.

3) Slice sausage and fold into stew; add water to thin, if desired. Divide stew among bowls; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.