Sausage and Kale Skillet
The Sausage and Kale Skillet is a rustic, one-pan meal featuring savory sausage, hearty kale, and often potatoes or beans. This dish is a staple in Italian-American and Tuscan-inspired cooking, known for its simplicity and robust flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, while being relatively low in carbohydrates, especially if potatoes are omitted. It provides a good source of iron, vitamins A and C, and fiber, with a rough calorie count of 300-450 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Vitamin K | 200 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of sausage and kale is a classic example of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), where simple, affordable ingredients are transformed into a flavorful and nutritious meal. The kale's slight bitterness beautifully balances the richness of the sausage, making it a beloved comfort food.
