Description

This hearty and flavorful sautéed potatoes and fresh green beans dish with smoked sausage offers a perfect balance of tender vegetables and savory meat, all cooked together in one skillet. Ideal for a comforting weeknight meal, it combines the smoky depth of sausage with fresh green beans and tender baby potatoes, seasoned with aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 pound baby potatoes, halved
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Protein

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

Fats & Oil

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Boil Potatoes and Green Beans: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender. Add the green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking until fragrant.
Cook Vegetables Together: Add the cooked potatoes and green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then sauté everything together for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables are golden and heated through.
Finish with Sausage and Garnish: Return the browned sausage to the skillet, stir to combine all ingredients, and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
This dish works well with kielbasa or turkey sausage as alternatives.
Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.