Black Beans and Sausage

Lately, I've all been about using up some of the things I have hanging out in my freezer and making meals out of them. A lot of times, I'll buy things on a really good sale, and combine coupons together so I can save money. One of the things I buy almost every time it's on sale are the

Black Beans and Sausage
Sourced from Martha Stewart
A hearty skillet dinner that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor!

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Total Time: 40-50 minutes

Ingredients
2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces ( We used a chicken sausage)
3 medium carrots, diced small
2 shallots, diced small
Salt and pepper
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
3 TB chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
¼ cup plain greek yogurt, for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and brown on all sides. (If sausage is not already pre-cooked, you will want to cook it until browned...about 8 minutes.) Transfer to a plate.
2. Add carrots and shallots to skillet and cook until beginning to soften, about 2-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook for about a minute. Add black beans and broth and bring mixture to a boil. Add sausage, reduce heat to a rapid simmer and cook until carrots are tender and the liquid mixture has reduced, about 12-20 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve in bowls, top with more parsley and a dollop of plain greek yogurt.