Southern Green Beans
Fresh Southern Green Beans slow cooked on the stovetop full of flavor from smoked sausage are the perfect side dish that goes with any dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (washed and trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ cup smoked sausage (sliced and diced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a pot melt butter and add in diced onion. Sauté over medium heat until tender and translucent. Add in minced garlic and smoked sausage. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Lower heat as needed to not burn garlic.
- Add chicken broth to your pot and bring to a boil. Once your broth is at a boil add in red pepper flakes and green beans.
- Reduce heat and cover. Allow to simmer for 60-90 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve.
Notes
Tip: After an hour check your green beans every 5-7 minutes to make sure they are tender, but not mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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