What to do with the extra?

When I made the strata, I only used 1/2 the package of sausage I defrosted. This recipe from issue 77 of Everyday Food Magazine is a great way to use it up. I made a 1/2 recipe.

Black Beans and Sausage

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 lb sausage cut into 1" pieces

2 med carrots, diced small

1 shallot, diced small

salt and pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Brown sausage on all sides. Transfer to plate. Add carrots and shallots and cook until beginning to soften; season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add black beans and broth and bring to a boil. Add sausage, reduce heat and reduce to simmer. Cook until carrots are tender. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

Note: I added celery and a little extra broth.

RATING: Heather - 10 - "This will be a regular in our house" Brad - Wasn't home