Spicy Portuguese Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb collard greens
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage or spicy sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine

Directions

1. 1

   Remove and discard stems from collards; wash thoroughly and pat dry; cut crosswise into 1-inch strips.

2. 2

   Cook sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned; remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

3. 3

   Add onion and garlic to sausage drippings; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.

4. 4

   Add in collards, sausage, and broth; bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Cover, lower heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until collards are tender.

6. 6

   Add in beans and pepper; cook 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Distribute pasta into 6 large bowls; top with broth mixture.