RED KIDNEY BEANS WITH KIELBASA SAUSAGE

PORTIONS: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 lb red kidney beans.
1 tbsp olive oil.
1 garlic clove chopped.
1 cup diced onions.
1 yellow pepper, diced.
1 green pepper, diced.
1 cup celery, diced.
1 cup butternut squash diced.
1/4 tsp jalapeño pepper, chopped with seeds.
2 qts chicken stock.
1 bay leave.
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped or ½ tsp dried oregano
1 ½ tsp salt.
3/4 tomato sauce
1 lb kielbasa sausage, cut in slices

PREPARATION

In a recipient leave the beans covered in water and soak until next day.
In a large pot, heat up the olive oil and fry the onions, peppers, celery, butternut squash and jalapeño pepper.
Add the chicken stock, the strained beans that were soaking in water from the day before, bay leave and oregano. Cook beans at low flame until are soft.
Add salt, tomato sauce and sausages. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 15 more minutes and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING, BASE ON A 2,000 CALORIES DAILY DIET

Calories                         421.0        Total Fat                      26.8 g    Saturated Fat                11.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat          0.8 g     Monounsaturated Fat     1.9 g    Cholesterol                  42.9 mg  Sodium                      1,318.9 mg   Potassium                   742.2 mg Carbohydrate              26.5 g 
Dietary Fiber                     2.9 g     Sugars                             9.8 g    Protein                         19.1 g