One-Pot Sausage and Kale with White Beans

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A simple, satisfying weeknight meal where smoky sausage and hearty beans meld with earthy kale in a single pot. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 30 minutes pairs olive oil, minced garlic, stemmed and chopped kale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 8 oz, stemmed and chopped kale
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned on edges, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 8 oz chopped kale and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 3 minutes until kale wilts slightly.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained cannellini beans, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly, stirring occasionally.