Heart-Healthy Hearty Sausage Stew

Warm, comforting, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Sausage Stew is the ultimate feel-good meal without the guilt. Made with lean turkey sausage, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and fiber-rich cannellini beans, this stew is a wholesome option for a balanced diet. Simmered in a savory low-sodium chicken broth with a medley of fragrant dried herbs and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, each spoonful bursts with flavor. Baby spinach adds a dose of greens, while fresh parsley brings a bright, finishing touch. Ready in just an hour, this hearty stew is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering six servings of heart-healthy comfort food that doesn't compromise on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces lean turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned, no salt added
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the canned diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked turkey sausage, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and baby spinach leaves. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.

Step 9

Season the stew with freshly ground black pepper and stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2970.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1633.4

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 238.7mg	0%
Sodium 3042.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 117.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 747.8mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 5505.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 36.6%