I love trying new recipes. I love trying new, easy recipes even more. I have had this one in my back pocket for a few weeks and was so excited to finally try it! (have I mentioned I am a huge procrastinator?!) Two magazines I actually subscribed to are Food Network Magazine and Everyday FOOD magazine by Martha Stewart. Yes, I know Martha Stewart seems daunting at times. I think of weird/foreign ingredients and fancy presentations (nothing edible for a two year old). But I LOVE Everyday FOOD. Every issue has a week long meal plan with grocery list included. (I have yet to use the whole week plan, but its a great "go to" for those without picky eaters) She also puts a recipe from the "Cookie Jar" in the back each month.
Super fun and usually very simple.
Tonight, I used slight substitutions and it turned out GREAT!
(Toddler approved!)
Serves 4
Took me about 30 mins to make
2tsp Olive Oil
1lb kielbasa or other smoked sausage (i used Turkey Sausage) cut into 1 inch pieces.
3 medium carrots (I had shredded carrots on hand so I just used a hand-full and chopped them up)
2 shallots (i just used a medium white onion) chopped
Salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced (i used minced garlic from a jar)
2 cans (15oz) black beans (i used 3)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I totally drained a can of chicken noodle soup into my skillet...like I said- EASY!! and it was on hand!
3 tablespoons chopped parsley (left it out)
plain yogurt or sour cream to top (i really wished I had either on hand)
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, brown on both sides. Set aside. Add onion and carrots to skillet, cook until they begin to soften. Season with S&P. Add garlic. Cook until fragrant (Oh Martha!) Add black beans and chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add sausage back into the skillet, reduce heat til rapid simmer and carrots are tender (about 12 minutes) remove from heat, stir in parsley. Serve with a dollop yogurt or sour cream and garnish with parsley. VOILA!
Again, mine wasn't so Marth Stewart-ish because I was cooking for a (just recently) picky 2 year old. (and my husband was going to be home later to eat the left-overs, presentation would've mattered!) To say the least- it was a hit!
My favorite part was that I was able to open my fridge and/or pantry and use what I had. I am the world's worst at forgetting one, if not two ingredients at the store for a specific recipe, even if I write it down! So I am ALWAYS missing ingredients! I love that there is room to budge in this recipe, heck you could even throw in some peppers, make it spicy or serve over rice?! Get crazy! Happy Eating!
PS. Hudson had no idea he was eating so healthy (he thought the turkey sausage was a hot dog..hehe) AND earlier today I made whole wheat, pumpkin, chocolate chip....zucchini (ssshhh!) muffins that were also a hit! Yep, this mama has tricks ;)
Let me know what you think!
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