Best 3 Sausage And Kale Stew Recipes

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Sausage and kale stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The sausage provides a savory and smoky flavor, while the kale adds a touch of bitterness and a pop of color. This stew is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, sausage and kale stew is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE AND KALE STEW



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A Portuguese-inspired stew with sausage and kale and loads of flavor.

Provided by Ray The Shameless Amateur Cook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound kale, stems removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 russet potato, diced with skin on
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans
¼ cup water as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add kale and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add vegetable broth and diced potato; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans and continue to simmer until beans are warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water if needed to keep stew from getting too thick or salty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 875.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

KALE, SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM STEW



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 to 1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or hot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound kale, leaves stripped from stems, stems reserved
3/4 pound trimmed and sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon roughly chopped garlic
1 tablespoon hot paprika or dried red chili flakes, or to taste
Salt and pepper
2 cups chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Put olive oil in large deep skillet or casserole, and turn heat to medium-high; a minute later, add sausage and cook without stirring until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop kale stems into 1/2-inch lengths and shred leaves.
  • Stir sausage and let it brown a bit more. Remove it with a slotted spoon (don't worry if it isn't cooked through). Cook mushrooms in remaining fat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Add kale stems and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, in 3 or 4 minutes. Turn heat to medium and add garlic, paprika or chili flakes, kale leaves, salt and pepper; stir and cook about 1 minute. Return sausage to pan and add stock or water. Raise heat to high and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste, ladle stew into bowls and top with reserved mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 990 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

BLACK LENTIL STEW WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE



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There's nothing like a big, steaming bowl of comfort food to make everything seem all right, and this dark but delightful black lentil stew with sausage and kale is no exception. Sausage and lentils is a marriage made in heaven, and so good together, that not even kale can ruin it. I'm kidding, and actually love kale, but if you're not the biggest fan in the world, maybe try it one more time in this.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, cubed
1 rib celery, chopped
1 (12 ounce) ring smoked garlic sausage, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups black lentils
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 bunches lacinato (dinosaur) kale
1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; mix to coat. Stir in bay leaf and lentils. Pour in broth; season with salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils start to swell up, about 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, pull kale leaves away from the stem. Roll leaves up and chop into ribbons. Place in a colander and wash.
  • Stir kale and tomato into the soup. Cook until kale and lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and season as desired.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with sour cream and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 19.3 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 2555.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Sear the sausage: Searing the sausage before adding it to the stew gives it a nice brown color and helps develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for kale, carrots, celery, and potatoes, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include onions, peppers, turnips, and parsnips.
  • Season the stew well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to the stew. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Simmer the stew for a long time: The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to simmer it for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice: Sausage and kale stew is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or rice to soak up all the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Sausage and kale stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this sausage and kale stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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