Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
A comforting dish of savory sausage, crisp green beans, and tender potatoes that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage Feel free to substitute for chicken or turkey sausage.
- 4 medium potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold are best.
- 2 cups fresh green beans Trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 onion Sliced; can use yellow, white, or red.
- 4 cloves garlic Minced; fresh garlic elevates flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Compliments the sausage beautifully.
- 1 juice of 1 lemon Brightens flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Wash the green beans, trim the ends, peel and chop the potatoes, and slice the onion. Mince the garlic.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onions soften.
- Incorporate the chopped potatoes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover the skillet and let cook for about 8-10 minutes.
- Fold in the green beans, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Serving
- Serve warm straight from the skillet to the table.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this dish for up to 3 months.