Kale, Sausage & Pepper Skillet

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Ingredients

4 link	Smoked link sausage, pork and beef (or turkey or beef)
1/2 large	Red onion (julienned)
1/2 medium pepper(s)	Red bell pepper (julienned)
3 clove(s)	Garlic (minced)
1 1/2 tbsp hulled	Hemp seeds, shelled
1 pepper(s)	Red chili pepper (also chile or chilli) (or jalapeño pepper)
1/2 bunch	Kale (stems removed and roughly chopped into 1” ribbons)
1/2 cup	Water (tepid)
1 tsp	Fennel seed
1 dash	Black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp	Extra virgin olive oil

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tbsp oil. Add sausages to the skillet and brown for 4-5 minutes or until a golden brown crust is formed. Flip and brown the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
Transfer sausages to a plate and set aside for the moment.
Drain all but 3 tbsp of the rendered juices in the skillet. Add in the onions, peppers, garlic and chilli. Season with a pinch of pepper. Sautée until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened (approx. 7-10 minutes). Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Add 1 tsp fennel seeds and cook for 1 minute to release their essential oils.
Add 1/2 cup water and scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the skillet with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Working in batches, start to add the kale 1-2 handfuls at a time. Don’t worry, as the kale heats, it will significantly reduce in volume. Continue to toss it with the hot vegetables and water until it all fits into the skillet.
Once all of the kale is all in, lay the sausages overtop of the wilted greens and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook approx. 15 minutes at 400°F. When done cooking, sprinkle with 1 1/2 tbsp of hemp seeds.

Calories 201

Calories from fat 116

Calories from saturated fat 11.2

Total Fat 12.9 g

Saturated Fat 1.2 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat 5.3 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 81 mg

Potassium 742 mg

Total Carbohydrate 16.7 g

Dietary Fiber 8.2 g

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 8.6 g

Meat Alternative	0.3
Vegetables	3.1