GARLIC BUTTER SAUSAGES WITH LEMON GREEN BEANS
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 4 Italian sausages
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook Sausages:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausages until browned and cooked through. This usually takes about 12-15 minutes. Set aside.
- Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Green Beans:
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Cook and toss for about 5-7 minutes until they are crisp-tender and coated with the garlic butter mixture.
- Combine with Sausages:
- Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them back to the skillet with the green beans.
- Toss everything together to coat the sausages and green beans in the garlic butter sauce.
- Lemon Zest and Juice:
- Sprinkle lemon zest over the sausages and green beans. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet.
- Toss again to combine and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
- Enjoy!
- Serve the Garlic Butter Sausages with Lemon Green Beans hot, and savor the delightful combination of savory sausages, garlic butter, and vibrant lemon-infused green beans.
Nutrition Information:
(Per Serving – Serves 4)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Adjust quantities to meet your dietary preferences.