12/28/2025
🥣 After the holiday hustle… your body wants something simple and nourishing.
If you’re craving a cozy, filling dinner that doesn’t require a full kitchen reset, this Slow Cooker Kale, Sausage & Bean Stew is it.
Just set it, forget it, and come back to a deeply satisfying meal that feels grounding—not heavy.
💚 Kale adds fiber, iron, and key nutrients to help support energy after indulgent days.
🍗 Chicken sausage brings lean protein and rich, savory flavor.
🫘 Cannellini beans add natural creaminess and help keep you full and satisfied.
🥄 Perfect for post-holiday meal prep or an easy Friday night dinner when you want comfort without overthinking it.
✅ Pro tip: This stew tastes even better the next day—hello leftovers that actually excite you.
Ingredients
24 oz chicken sausage, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cup kale, spines removed and chopped
2 tsp olive oil
24 oz diced tomatoes, canned, not drained
3 cup cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed
1 tsp basil dried
1 tsp oregano
3 cup chicken stock, low-sodium
2 bay leaves
Directions
Prep
1. Slice chicken sausage on the diagonal.
2. Mince garlic cloves.
3. Remove kale spines and chop leaves.
4. Rinse and drain beans.
Make
1. Preheat a skillet and add sausage slices, frying until browned on all sides.
2. Add sausage, beans, tomatoes with juice, garlic, herbs, broth, and bay leaves to your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and set the slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low.
4. Add chopped kale and stir to combine. Let the stew sit covered until the kale wilts.
5. Top with parmesan, nutritional yeast, or shredded vegan cheese if desired.
📽 Save this for next week and tag someone who’s ready for simple, nourishing meals again.
