BBQ-Flavored White Beans with Sausage and Spinach

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, optional
• One 14-ounce package Tofurky sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• Two 15-to 16-ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup natural barbecue sauce, any flavor
• 4 to 5 ounces baby spinach

1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan.
2. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and sausage; continue to saute, stirring frequently, until everything is golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the beans and barbecue sauce.
5. Cook until piping hot, about 4 minutes.
6. Add the spinach and cover.
7. When it wilts down a bit, stir it in.
8. Continue to cook for just a minute or so longer.
9. Serve at once.
10. A salad with a hint of sweetness balances the hearty, bold flavors in this dish.
11. Choose Fruitful Red Slaw (page 177) or Creole Coleslaw (page 178).
12. To make the meal even heartier, add some cooked quinoa or microwaved sweet potatoes.
13. If this is truly an emergency meal, stick with the basicsmicrowaved Yukon gold or sweet potatoes and a simple green salad.
14. Calories: 380
15. Total Fat: 13g
16. Protein: 25g
17. Carbohydrates: 44g
18. Fiber: 13g
19. Sodium: 790mg

olive oil, onion, garlic, sausage, navy beans, natural barbecue sauce, baby spinach

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bbq-flavored-white-beans-with-sausage-and-spinach-390468 (may not work)