Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Creamy Leek and Sausage Stew with Butterbeans and Spinach. This hearty dish is a perfect blend of creamy butterbeans, savory sausages, and vibrant spinach, making it both delicious and nutritious. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this stew comes together in about 50 minutes and offers a satisfying meal that feels like a cozy hug on chilly days. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time after time!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 leek (finely sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- Handful thyme leaves
- 150 ml white grape juice
- 1 jar posh butterbeans
- 250 ml chicken stock
- 200 g spinach
- 6 sausages (chicken or turkey recommended)
- 25 g sourdough breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche
- 20 g parmesan (grated)
- Juice and zest of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely slice the leek and chop the garlic.
- In a cast iron pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for about 10 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme leaves; sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in white grape juice, butterbeans, and chicken stock. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate frying pan over high heat, brown the sausages until golden; they don’t need to be fully cooked yet.
- Add the browned sausages to the stew along with spinach; cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Toast breadcrumbs in the same frying pan until golden brown.
- Stir crème fraîche, grated parmesan, lemon juice, and zest into the stew; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with toasted breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg