Crispy Sausages and Greens

Savory roasted greens tossed with browned Italian fennel sausages, garlic and mushrooms — a hearty, comforting one-dish meal with bright vinegar finish.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Crispy Sausages and Greens

Ingredients

main

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 8 pcs Italian fennel sausages
  • 0.5 head green cabbage
  • 8 clove garlic
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 236.6 ml chicken stock
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • vinegar (sherry or red wine)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 177°C (350°F).
  • Remove stems from kale and tear leaves into ~2.5 cm pieces; coarsely chop cabbage.
  • Combine kale and chopped cabbage in a large baking dish and add 4 cloves thinly sliced garlic; add sliced onion and shiitake mushrooms if using.
  • Coat greens with olive oil and pour 236.6 ml divided: use 118.3 ml (0.5 cup) chicken stock over the greens.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake until greens are wilted, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil, season with salt and pepper, and continue to bake until cabbage is tender, about 20–25 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high, prick 4 sausages and cook, turning, until browned and cooked through, 10–12 minutes.
  • When greens are done, slice cooked sausages and toss into the greens with a splash of vinegar; adjust seasoning and serve.