Recipes and Cooking Sausage, Beans, and Greens 5.0 (5) 2 Reviews Escarole, a type of endive, is typically used in salads, but it makes a great addition to this hearty one-pot dish. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 3, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jay Wilde Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ pound hot or mild fresh Italian sausage links, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 19 ounce can white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed 2 cup coarsely chopped escarole or spinach ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Directions In a large saucepan cook Italian sausage and onion over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Drain off fat. Add beans, escarole or spinach, chicken broth, wine, and thyme. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 397 Calories 14g Fat 41g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 397 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 38mg 13% Sodium 993mg 43% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Protein 20g Vitamin C 5.3mg 27% Calcium 111.1mg 9% Iron 4.7mg 26% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.