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Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans (Sandra Lee) Recipe

Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans (Sandra Lee) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb hot italian sausage or 1 6-count package
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 14.5- oz can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15- oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
1 15- oz can red beans, drained and rinsed well
2 tbsp torn fresh basil
3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges
1 8- oz package cream cheese, softened
zest of 1/2 a lemon
1 15- oz can red beans, rinsed and drained
3 tbsp dressing , reserved from grilled sausage with tuscan beans , recipe above
salt and fresh ground pepper
1 cup tuscan beans , reserved from grilled sausage with , recipe above
1/2 medium red onion, diced

Directions:

Preheat a grill over medium heat.
Place the sausages on the grill and cook until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, reserved juice from the can of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the dressing for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Add the beans, diced tomatoes and basil, and toss to coat. Reserve 1 cup of the bean mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Serve the remaining beans with the grilled sausage.
Round 2 Recipe - Three Layer Bean Dip:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest and mix until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a medium dip bowl.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the red beans, reserved dressing and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to thin. Spread the bean puree over the cream cheese mixture.
Combine the reserved Tuscan Beans with the red onions and spoon on top of the pureed beans. Serve with toasted pita chips on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1164.44 Kcal (4875 kJ)
Calories from fat	709.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	78.8g	121%
Cholesterol	148.54mg	50%
Sodium	1709.77mg	71%
Potassium	1197.22mg	25%
Total Carbs	70.67g	24%
Sugars	10.03g	40%
Dietary Fiber	22.17g	89%
Protein	43.71g	87%
Vitamin C	18mg	30%
Iron	7.5mg	41%
Calcium	238.8mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.91 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.23g	121%
Cholesterol	21.16mg	50%
Sodium	243.6mg	71%
Potassium	170.58mg	25%
Total Carbs	10.07g	24%
Sugars	1.43g	40%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	89%
Protein	6.23g	87%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	30%
Iron	1.1mg	41%
Calcium	34mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

29.1

Points
30

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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