Italian Polenta with Sausage and Kale

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 Italian sausages, sliced
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Bring stock to a simmer, whisk in polenta and cook according to the package until creamy.
2. Stir butter and parmesan into the polenta, cover and keep warm.
3. Brown sausage in oil in a skillet until cooked through to 160F; remove excess fat if needed.
4. Add garlic, kale and tomatoes and cook until the kale is tender.
5. Season the sauce and loosen with a splash of water if it becomes dry.
6. Spoon polenta into two bowls and top with sausage and kale.

Allergen note: Contains dairy. Contains pork if using pork sausage.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.