Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
• 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (15 oz) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (10 oz) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium skillet, cook the sausage until done, with the internal temperature reaching 160°F. Drain or pat dry with paper towels to remove any grease.
2. Put the uncooked brown rice, beef broth, beans, tomatoes, black pepper, and spinach in a large pot. Stir to combine and cook on low heat for approximately 45 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and soft.
3. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
4. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

180 Calories│6g Fat (4g Saturated)│26g Carbohydrates│1g Added Sugar│4g Protein│330mg Sodium│1g Fiber