Sausage and Kale Quinoa Recipe
Sausage and Kale Quinoa is a one-pot meal that's hearty, wholesome, and ticks all the boxes for a satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant greens, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound sweet turkey sausage uncooked, not in patties
- 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa cut into 1 inch slices and then cut in half again
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and diced
- 1-1/2 cup Craisins
- 3-4 cups baby kale
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa for 30 seconds or so in a colander and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat cook the sweet sausage and onion unit the onion is translucent.
- Add the cloves of garlic and stir until you can smell the garlic, about one minute.
- Add the kielbasa and stir and let it cook together for a minute.
- Add the quinoa and chicken stock. Stir a few times and wait for the pot to simmer.
- Cover the pot, turn to medium-low and simmer until the liquid is mostly adsorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Add the Crasins and kale, stir a few times and let it cook for three more minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 8mg