Description
This comforting Slow Cooker White Bean and Spinach Casserole combines creamy beans with fresh greens for a satisfying meal, perfect for cozy gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (or your choice of sausage)
- 2 cups cannellini or Great Northern beans (cooked)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned on all sides.
- 2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sausage mixture into your slow cooker. Add cooked beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- 4. Set It Up: Stir everything together in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for about 6 hours.
- 5. Add Spinach: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- 6. Serve: Ladle generous portions into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating other vegetables such as carrots or zucchini. - Experiment with different spices like cumin or paprika to enhance flavor.