*Slow Cooker Lite* Italian Sausage & Beans

I love crock pot recipes
But sometimes, they just don't work for me as is
I have to have something that can be left for at least nine hours while I'm at work
And I like it to be easy enough to throw together in a few minutes before I leave
So I modify
Even with classics like the sausage and beans from Kalyn's Kitchen
And, this time, it worked
{sometimes it doesn't...}

This made a totally delicious meal
That, as Hubby commented, *sticks to your stomach*
And really fills you up with healthy ingredients

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage & Beans

Ingredients

5 links turkey Italian sausage
1 lb. dried white beans

3-4 stalks celery
3-4 garlic cloves {or the preminced equivalent}
2 tblspns dried sage

2 tblspn Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper

1 can diced tomatoes

1 - 2 cups water

First, you need to chop up your celery {I did this the night before}

Put the white beans in the pot.
Dried.
Yes, I said it.
No soaking required in this kitchen.

Add the chopped celery on top
Then the garlic and spices

And the tomatoes {with all of the juices}
Fill up your tomato can with water 1-2 times depending on how large your pot is
And dump that in too

Mix everything up
Set it to low
And leave for your work day {8-9 hours}

Come back and mix everything up
The beans should have softened and everything should stick together a little
I added a bit more water {maybe 1/4 of a cup}
And some additional salt and pepper at this time to taste

Chop up your sausage, throw it in a pan and heat it up

Then add it to the crock pot
And wait another hour or so
This is where I usually walk the pup
But I think you could probably skip the waiting if you want

Scoop into a bowl
And enjoy that warm, healthy, filling goodness!

Printable version:

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage & Beans

Ingredients

5 links turkey Italian sausage
1 lb. dried white beans

3-4 stalks celery
3-4 garlic cloves {or the preminced equivalent}
2 tblspns dried sage

2 tblspn Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper

1 can diced tomatoes

1 - 2 cups water

Chop the celery into chunks.

Put the dry white beans in the crock pot.  Add the chopped celery, garlic and spices on top.  And the tomatoes {with all of the juices} and 1-2 cans worth of water on top.  Mix and set to low for 8-9 hours.

Come back and mix.  Add about 1/4 cup water and some additional seasonings to taste, if necessary.

Chop up your sausage, throw it in a pan and heat it up.  Add to the crock pot and let cook on low for about another hour. 

Serve hot in a bowl and enjoy!



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