Smoked Sausage & Green Bean (Printable Page)

# What You 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)

# How to Make It:

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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
02 - Swap green beans for zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli based on season.
03 - Great as a stand-alone dish or served over rice or quinoa.