Root Stew

Recipe adapted from Eating Well.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 12 ounce package Lightlife Smart Sausages Italian Style 
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 celeriac, peeled and diced (click here for how to prepare celeriac)
• 3 turnips, peeled and diced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 4 cups vegetable broth or bouillon
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped or thinly sliced

METHOD:

• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in stock pot over medium heat
• Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, 5-6 minutes
• Transfer to plate and let cool
• Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in same stock pot
• Add onions, cook stirring occasionally until barely tender, about 4 minutes
• Add celeriac, turnips and carrots; stir and cook for 5 minutes
• Add garlic and sage; stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
• Add broth or water and bouillon cubes and bring to simmer, stirring often
• Cut sausages in half lengthwise, each half lengthwise again, then slice into 1/2 inch pieces
• When stew starts to simmer, stir in sausage and kale; return to simmer and stir until kale wilts down
• Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender