Tiny French Beans With Smoked Sausage

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Find flageolets, tiny French kidney beans, in specialty food stores. For a nice presentation, garnish with thyme sprigs.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 pounds smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1/3 cup minced shallots
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 cups dried flageolets or other dried white beans (about 1 pound)
* 2 cups water
* 1/4 cup minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon celery seeds
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
== Directions ==
# Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
# Add sausage; sauté 5 minutes or until browned.
# Remove from pan, and place in an electric slow cooker.
# Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
# Add shallots and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
# Sort and wash beans.
# Add beans, shallot mixture, water, and remaining ingredients to slow cooker.
# Cover and cook on HIGH 8 hours or until beans are tender.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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