Description
Hearty and flavorful, this French-inspired stew is surprisingly quick to make. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 pints (946 ml) cherry tomatoes
- 4-6 mild Italian sausages
- 4 large garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 onion (cut into wedges)
- extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- few sprigs of thyme
- 3 cups (709 ml) cooked white navy beans or kidney beans OR 1 19 oz (539 g) can of white beans (rinsed and drained well)
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) white wine
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to the lowest position and heat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Scatter tomatoes over the bottom of the dish, reserving about 1/2 cup for later. Add garlic, onion, and sausages on top. Drizzle with balsamic and olive oil.
- Add thyme and chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until sausages are golden and tomatoes begin to burst.
- Remove from oven and stir in beans and the reserved 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes.
- Add white wine and chicken stock.
- Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until beans are cooked through.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, brown the sausages in a pan before adding them to the dish.
- If you don’t have white wine, substitute with an equal amount of chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80