CANNELLINI STEW WITH SAUSAGE & KALE

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
8 oz. smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 c. water
1 c. chicken broth
2 (14.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
4 c. chopped kale
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
2 T. fresh lemon juice

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sausage; sauté 1 minute. Add water, broth, and beans; bring to a boil. Stir in kale, black pepper, red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.

3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.

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I was skeptical while making this - I thought it wouldn't have enough flavors to be good. But I was wrong! This is amazing!

Recipe from Cooking Light.