Italian Chili

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1/3 lb Italian sausage, hot

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Basil, dried
  • 7 oz Cannellini beans
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Yellow onion, small

• Canned Goods

  • 2/3 cup Chicken stock, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 2 pieces Red pepper, roasted
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 tsp Cumin

• Dairy

  • 1 Parmesan cheese, rind
  • 1 Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound hot Italian sausage (or 2 sausage links, casing removed)
• ½ small yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 2/3 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 2 pieces roasted red pepper (jar), plus ½ tablespoon liquid
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 7 ounces (half of a 14 ounce can) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• Parmesan cheese rind
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

• Add the Italian sausage to a large pot over medium heat. Break up with a spatula or wooden spoon and cook approximately 6 minutes, until sausage is brown.
• Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the spices (salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, cumin) and stir until evenly distributed. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, approximately 3 minutes (you made need to turn the heat up slightly).
• Add the roasted red pepper, ½ tablespoon of the roasted red pepper liquid and the tomato paste. Stir to combine.
• Add the can of diced tomatoes with the liquid and cannellini beans.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add the parmesan rind and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the diced green pepper and cook an additional 15 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, remove the parmesan rind. Serve, topped with shredded parmesan cheese.

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