Beans and Franks Tuscan-Style

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links*
1/4 cup water
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) Red beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Red
beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (15 ounces) Great Northern beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked
dry-packaged Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cook sausage in covered skillet over medium heat with 1/4 cup water
until sausage is cooked through, about 8 minutes; uncover and continue
cooking until sausage is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut
into 1/2-inch slices.
Cook bell peppers, onion and garlic in oil in covered large skillet
over medium heat until vegetables are tender and soft, but not
browned, about 10 minutes.
Combine sausage, peppers, and remaining ingredients in 2-quart
casserole. Bake, covered, at 350° F. for 30 minutes; uncover and bake
to desired thickness, about 1 hour.
Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each).

*Or other Italian sausage links, if desired. Nutritional information
is based on turkey sausage only.

Nutrient Information Per serving: Calories 300; Fat 10g; % Calories
from Fat 28; Potassium 529mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Folate 106mcg; Sodium
1169mg; Calcium 116mg; Protein 22g; Dietary Fiber 10g; Cholesterol
38mg