Crockpot Recipe for Sausage, Beans, and Greens

(I used a 3 1/2 quart crockpot for this recipe.)

1 cup uncooked dried beans of any type, soaked overnight (You could substitute 1 can of beans)

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

4-5 links hot turkey or pork Italian Sausage (use turkey sausage for South Beach diet)

1-2 tsp. oil, for browning sausage

1 bunch collard greens, cut into ribbons and washed

1/2 cup bean cooking liquid (or water plus liquid from canned beans if using canned)

1 tsp. finely minced fresh garlic

(possibly more water if your crock pot is large)

Parmesan cheese for serving, if desired

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