Turkey sausage keeps the calorie and fat count low

1/2 lb. dry, small white beans
5 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. turkey sausage, sliced diagonally, 1/2 in. thick
1 cup diced red potatoes
2 tsp. vinegar
5 sprigs parsley, tied in bundle

Wash beans and soak in 3 cups water overnight. Do not refrigerate. For quick soak method, bring beans and 3 cups water to boil. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
Add 5 cups fresh water, onion, salt, cumin, and pepper. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.
Add sausage and potatoes; simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes and beans are tender. Stir in vinegar. Add parsley, turn off heat, and let set 10 minutes. Remove parsley before serving. Serves 6.

Per serving: 196 calories, 3 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol