N'awlins Butter Beans With Andouille

Name: N'awlins Butter Beans With Andouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans of large butter beans (or lima beans); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 carrots, peeled & shredded; 0.5 (12 ounce) bag frozen spinach; 1 small onion, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme (or dried equivalent); 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 9 ounces andouille sausages, sliced on an angle (I substitute turkey sausage to bring the fat down)

Submitted by jenna sais quoi

"Scrumptious- perfect on a chilly fall evening! I found this on a South Beach Diet Message Board, and I wish I knew who to credit for it- this is a favorite dish of my husband's."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 (16 ounce) cans of large butter beans (or lima beans)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 carrots, peeled & shredded
0.5 (12 ounce) bag frozen spinach
1 small onion, peeled and diced
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh thyme (or dried equivalent)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
9 ounces andouille sausages, sliced on an angle (I substitute turkey sausage to bring the fat down)

directions

In a med. stock pot, bring all ingredients to a boil. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute or until beans are tender and sausage has shrunk to small disks. Serve hot.

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Reviews

Wow, this was super-easy and delicious. I used chicken Andouille sausage, and soaked dried lima beans, and added a pinch of corn starch. Delicious, thanks!

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