Smoked Sausage & Green Bean (Printable Version)

A quick one-pan dish with smoky sausage, tender green beans and golden potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 14 oz (400 g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth or water
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

09 - 12 oz (340 g) green beans, trimmed (fresh or frozen)
10 - 1 tbsp butter (optional, for finishing)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and sauté for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
03 - Add potatoes, broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
04 - Stir in green beans and return sausage to the skillet. Cover and cook 5–7 more minutes until beans are tender.
05 - Remove lid and stir in butter if using. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Only dirties one pan for easy cleanup
  • Naturally gluten free with easy modifications
  • Works with any type of smoked sausage you prefer
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day
  • Complete protein and vegetable meal in one dish
  • Can be customized with different vegetables based on what you have
  • Naturally low carb and gluten free as written
03 -
  • Allow the sausage to develop a good sear before stirring for maximum flavor development
  • Cut potatoes into consistently sized pieces to ensure even cooking
  • Test potatoes for doneness before adding green beans to prevent overcooking the vegetables

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