Labadie Recipe Database
Name Beans and Franks Tuscan Style
Number of People 6
List of Ingredients 1 lb. lowfat Italian Sausage
1/4 cup water
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 T oil
15 oz. can light red kidney beans
15 oz. can Great Northern beans
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tsp. sage or thyme
Description Cook sausage with water in a covered skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Watch carefully so skin doesn't burn. Cool and cut into 1/2-inch slices (or leave whole).

Clean and slice peppers and onion to make approximately 3 cups.

Heat a large covered skillet; add oil, then vegetables and garlic. Saute over medium heat until tender.

Drain and rinse beans in a colander.

Add sausage, beans and remaining ingredients to skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
Time 40 minutes
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes Per serving: 393 calories, 14 g fat, 29 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 12 g fiber, 80 mg calcium, 104 mcg folate, 669 mg potassium, 935 mg sodium
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