Description
This Greek Sausage and Beans recipe features loukaniko sausage cooked in a savory tomato sauce with aromatic herbs and spices. Tender cannellini beans add hearty texture and nutrition, while fresh parsley and lemon juice brighten the flavors. It’s a comforting Mediterranean one-pan meal perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Greek sausage (loukaniko), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced loukaniko sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and spices: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then add dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Combine sausage and beans: Return the browned sausage to the pan and add the drained cannellini beans. Simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors meld.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lemon: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish. Mix well, then serve warm.
Notes
- If loukaniko sausage is unavailable, substitute with mild smoked sausage or kielbasa.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or served over rice.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during the tomato simmer step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
