Sausage And White Bean Stew (Weight Watchers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1 red onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crumbled
salt, to taste (use seasoned salt if you like)
black pepper, to taste
1 1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a stockpot or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
Crumble the sausage into the skillet, and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. (NOTE: If you're using kielbasa, just saute briefly until it browns).
Add the onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, stirring as needed, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the broccoli rabe, tomatoes and beans; cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about five minutes. (If you're using fresh spinach, it will wilt! I promise.
Just cover it with the bean and sausage mixture and let it cook for about 5 minutes).
Top with cheese if desired and serve.