Ingredients

  • 10 Morningstar Farms(R) Veggie Sausage Links
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 small green or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cans (15 1/2 oz. each) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained*
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 cup shaved or finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • Cook Morningstar Farms(R) Veggie Sausage Links according to package directions. Cut into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet cook onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in carrots and bell pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, broth, parsley, thyme and ground pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in sausage link pieces. Heat through.
  • Ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
  • *NOTE: Lower sodium by substituting dried beans for the canned beans. In large saucepan combine 6 cups water and 1 1/2 cups dry Great Northern beans. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 1 hour. Drain. Rinse. Return beans to saucepan. Add 6 cups fresh water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain. Use as directed above in recipe.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • (R), TM, 2009 Kellogg NA Co Morningstar Farms(R) Recipes are the property of the Kellogg Company.