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Week of 11/14/16

Sweet Potato and Sausage Stew
with balsamic arugula salad

Active: 25 min Total: 25 min
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Sweet Potato and Sausage Stew
Sweet, savory and spicy (if you use a spicy sausage), this great cool-weather stew comes together in a flash with minimal prep. Serve it with a fresh and super-simple side salad of arugula and balsamic dressing.
Tags
One Pot, Low Calorie, Freezer Friendly, Quick and Easy
Proteins
Sausage
Cuisines
American, American
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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
Sweet Potato and Sausage Stew:
  • Sweet potatoes - 2, chopped
  • Onions - 1, chopped
  • Kale - 3 leaves, leaves and stems chopped and separated
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Sausage, Italian and raw (use mild or spicy) - 12 oz
  • Tomato paste - 3 Tbsp
  • Stock, any type - 3 cups
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Balsamic Arugula Salad:
  • Vinegar, balsamic - 4 tsp
  • Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
  • Maple syrup - 2 tsp
  • Oil, olive - 2 Tbsp
  • Arugula - 4 oz

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Prep

  1. Sweet potatoes / Onions / Kale - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then onions, kale stems and a pinch of salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add potatoes and sausage and saute to break sausage apart and allow it to release oil, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  3. Pour in tomato paste, stock and bay leaves. Simmer stew until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. While stew simmers, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and olive oil. Toss with arugula just before serving.
  5. When stew is done, remove from heat and stir in kale leaves and lemon juice. Taste and season with some salt and pepper and more lemon juice, if needed.
  6. Ladle stew into bowls. Serve with salad on the side and enjoy!

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Reviews

Ratings

Original (113)
Gluten-free (5)
Paleo (16)
Vegetarian (16)

Most Helpful

Husband heard what was for dinner turn his nose up. Once he tasted it he said I can make it again 😂

By: Kelly
Posted: Dec 08, 2016
Diet: Original
1 Helpful

50 reviews

Only used 1 cup of stock, added minced garlic, used spicy Italian chicken sausage

By: Sabrina
Posted: Apr 22, 2021
Diet: Original
0 Helpful

Good base, pretty easy to make. Would add more spices if we make again.

By: Kayla
Posted: Feb 21, 2021
Diet: Original
0 Helpful

Super simple & tasty!

By: Mel
Posted: Feb 08, 2021
Diet: Original
0 Helpful

Maybe 4 stars with a spicier sausage. It faded as leftover rather than getting better, as most stews do.

By: James
Posted: Feb 08, 2021
Diet: Paleo
0 Helpful

Used 20 oz sweet sausage, 1/2 cup lentils and substituted spinach because that is what I had on had. Loved this! Husband had 3 bowls!

By: Deanna
Posted: Feb 07, 2021
Diet: Original
0 Helpful

Thought it needed something at end so I added teaspoon salt and lots of parsley :) I thought it was great for time being short to make it and freezing well

By: Kelley
Posted: Sep 17, 2019
Diet: Original
0 Helpful