Smoked Sausage, Green Beans & Baby Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
• 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
• 12 oz (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½–1 tsp salt, to taste
• ½ cup chicken or beef broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare potatoes: Cut baby potatoes into halves or quarters. Boil in salted water for 7–10 minutes, until partially tender. Drain.
2. Brown sausage: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet. Add sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook vegetables: Add remaining oil, onion, and green beans. Cook for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add potatoes: Stir in the potatoes, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Combine: Return the sausage to the pot. Add broth and butter, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Finish: Cook uncovered for another 3–5 minutes so the liquid reduces and coats everything in a savory glaze.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

This is a hearty one-pan combination commonly made with smoked sausage, potatoes, green beans, onions, garlic and herbs.

Nutrition — Approx. per serving

• Calories: 400–480 kcal
• Protein: 16–22 g
• Carbohydrates: 30–38 g
• Fat: 24–30 g
• Fiber: 5–7 g
• Sodium: 900–1,200 mg, depending on the sausage

Nut / Allergen Information

• Peanuts: None
• Tree nuts: None
• Dairy: Usually none; butter can be replaced with olive oil
• Eggs: None
• Gluten: Usually none, but check sausage and broth labels
• Soy: Possible in some processed sausages
• Mustard: Possible in some sausage varieties

Q/S — Quick Questions & Substitutions

Can I use chicken sausage?
Yes. Chicken or turkey sausage works very well.

Can I use frozen green beans?
Yes. Add them directly or thaw and drain first.

Can I skip boiling the potatoes?
Yes, but cut them small and allow extra cooking time.

Can I make it spicy?
Add red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, or sliced jalapeño.

Can I add mushrooms?
Yes—add about 8 oz sliced mushrooms with the onions.

Can I use ham instead of sausage?
Yes, diced ham is a good substitute.

Can I make this in the oven?
Yes. Toss everything with oil and seasonings and roast at 425°F (220°C) until the potatoes are tender and sausage is browned. A similar sheet-pan approach is commonly used for this combination.