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Easy 30 Minute Kale & Sausage Stir Fry is a great way to increase your vegetable intake. It was originally published by Andy, a registered dietitian and food blogger at beautifuleatsandthings.com.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 224kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb turkey smoked sausage cut into pieces
  • 1 whole green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 whole red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 whole yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp creole seasoning
  • Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add oil. Add in bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add smoked sausage to skillet and cook until slightly browned. Add kale and seasonings, and cook until kale has wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information: 6 Servings, Calories 221, Carbohydrates 11g, Fat 15g, Protein 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

About the Author

Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Founder of NutriScape.NET. As a dietitian since 1992, Steph Figon has had experiences in consulting, 15 years in clinical, and has operated a private practice nutrition counseling office for since 2011. Connect on Linkedin