Dust off your cowboy boots and stetson hat — we’re goin’ country for dinner tonight! BBQ Sausage, Beans and Greens feels like something you’d cook at the chuckwagon in a cast iron pot over an open flame under the stars…or you know, in a skillet on the stovetop inside your home. This 7 ingredient, 30 minute dish is an absolute winner — no matter where and how it’s enjoyed!
Easy + Healthy Skillet Dinner
BBQ Sausage, Beans and Greens is a quick and simple dinner idea that’s inspired by baked beans, which I adore. Unlike it’s super-sweet counterpart though, it lands firmly on the savory side. Chopped kale, sliced smoked sausage, and creamy white beans are simmered in a mixture of BBQ sauce, water, and tomato paste all inside — you guessed it — 1 skillet. The dish is incredibly filling, full of vitamins and minerals from the beans and greens, plus it reheats fabulously making it an awesome option for easy lunches. I serve my BBQ Sausage, Beans and Greens with Gluten-Free Cornbread on the side, and it’s truly one of the most satisfying and easy dinners in my repertoire. So what say you fellow cowgirls and cowboys? Shall we light a fire (or turn a knob!) and get to cookin’?
How to Make this Recipe
Start by heating extra virgin olive oil in a large, 12″ skillet (cast iron if you have it) over medium-high heat. Add chopped kale and chopped shallot or onion then saute until the kale has wilted, 2 minutes. Add kielbasa that’s been sliced into coins (I like Johnsonville brand) then saute until the kale is tender and the sausage is browned, 5-7 minutes.
Next add canned Great Northern Beans that have been drained and rinsed, plus a mixture of your favorite BBQ sauce mixed with water and tomato paste. We love Stubb’s Sticky Sweet BBQ Sauce, but you can use what you like best. A spicy BBQ sauce would be divine!
Place a lid on top then turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 2 minutes before scooping into bowls and serving. As I mentioned, I like to serve the BBQ Sausage, Greens and Beans with freshly baked, Gluten-Free Cornbread to complete the meal. However you serve it, I hope you love this easy, hearty, and healthy meal — enjoy!
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