Fagioli con Salsiccia

Fagioli con Salsiccia is a hearty and comforting Italian dish featuring tender beans and savory sausage, perfect for a nourishing supper. This Paleo-friendly version captures the essence of traditional flavors while adhering to clean eating principles.

Ingredients

• Canned cannellini beans - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Paleo-friendly Italian sausage - 200 grams, casings removed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken broth - 250 milliliters
• Fresh rosemary - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the drained cannellini beans, chicken broth, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Let the mixture cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If using, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes for added spice.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with additional rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health and stability in blood sugar levels.

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