What You Need:

1 onion, halved and sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (14 oz.) cans of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 t dried thyme
1 t celery seeds
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
6 (1 ½ lbs.) sausage links
1 zucchini, sliced thin
2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained

How to Make It:

Spray the bottom and sides of a cast iron Dutch oven pan with cooking spray.
Place the oven temperature at 450 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Spread the onions and garlic over the bottom of the pan.
Spread the beans out into a smooth layer over the onions and garlic.
Evenly sprinkle the thyme, celery seeds, salt and pepper into the pan.
Place the sausage in a single layer over the beans.
Spread the zucchini over the sausage then add the tomatoes.
Cover and bake for 35 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and the beans are soft.

Makes 4 servings

5 or 6 fresh tomatoes, chopped may be used in place of the canned tomatoes if you prefer.
You may also use cooked coarsely crumbled sausage in this dish instead of the links.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 35 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 373; Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 29g; Cholesterol 40g; Sodium 875 mg; Protein 24g;
Fiber 9g