One of my favorite things is to go out early in the morning (ok, “early” is relative…wink, wink) and pick fresh veggies from the garden. This morning I was out in the garden enjoying the warmth and sunshine, and loving every minute of it.
Tis the season for green beans at my house. I swear I needed to start picking again because of all the growth that took place by the time I had gotten through the rows! Don’t get me wrong. I’m really thankful for extras that can be frozen for the long Ohio winter. But on days like this, there is nothing like a pot of fresh green beans for dinner. I like to make my beans the meal and I do that by simply adding a meat and potato…right to the same pot.
This is what I use…
1/2 kettle of cleaned green beans
1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa (cubed)
6 medium potatoes (cubed)
salt to taste
I throw all this in the pot and cover with water.
Then I cook covered on medium heat for about an hour.
That’s it! It’s simple, delicious, and all in one pot!
Lucy Smith says
That looks sooo good, I hope you were able to use the coupon for the turkey sausage. I had never tried it before, but decided to try it when it went on sale. Pleasantly surprised. Also, LOVE the pot!
Andrea says
As an Ohio gal too I’ve made this many times. I’ve used ham also but the kielbasa has more flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Johnlyn ~ Frugality and Homemaking says
That looks awesome! I would never have thought to mix the green beans with Kielbasa…bacon maybe. I look forward to trying this out! Although I might have to use some Italian sausage on hand since I’m trying to stick to my budget this week.
Thanks for posting!
Debt Free Jen says
That looks wonderful. I sometimes crave a big plate of green beans. I often think I could make a meal out of them. Now, I have an excuse to do just that. Yum!
Jamie says
Wow this looks so good! I love green beans!
Please feel free to link up your green bean meals to my new Make Yourself Blog Hop!
-Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
The Hopeless Romantic says
I thought this was my exclusive recipe. Its one of my favorites, only difference i get my beans from the market. Hubby likes them made with bacon, i usually just use whats on hand, and i add alittle butter too. Thanks for sharing……….stop by for a visit if ya get a chance……Bonnie
Emily says
yum! I’d love for you to come over tomorrow and link up to my Tasty Tuesday party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
Patti says
This look so delish…might try it! Stop by to enter General Mills giveaway!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
Hi, there! You’ve got so much creativity and I’m admiring them all. Can you share your creative posts at my Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there 🙂
Ashley J says
I love green beans! I will have to try this recipe! I would love it if you would link this up to my Ta-Da Tuesday link party starting tonight at midnight!!
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Ashley says
yum! thanks for sharing:) love for you to come link up to tell me tuesday
Rose and Heather says
This looks so delicious!
We would love to have you come link up to our party, Crafty Lassie Tuesday.
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We are having a giveaway! Hope to see you there 🙂
Thanks!
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ImSoVintage says
Yum, I love fresh green beans.
Happy new follower from Thrifty Tuesday.
Laura
Sunny Vanilla says
Looks great! I love that you have a garden that you can actually eat from. I would love to be able to do this. So cool!!!
Chef in Training says
YUM! This looks delicious!
I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com
Love Is In The Details says
This just made me remember how much I love fresh green beans! I will be picking some up and planting my own next year! So simple and so delish, I always add smoked sausage & potatoes to green beans and toss them in foil packets on the grill, but now I need fresh beans! 🙂 I hopped over from Polly want a Crafter and I'll be back! Andrea
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
I WILL be making this tonight! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.
Your Frugal Friend, Niki says
Yum! I grew up in a Polish neighborhood in Philly and the bitties always made this, but with ham instead of kielbasa.
I am so craving some now..
Hilary says
I've been having a hard time getting my beans to taste good. I think I could do this. Thanks for sharing.
va_grown says
Sounds yummy and easy! We have tons of green beans right now too. I also do something similar except we add diced tomatoes and saute more than cook.
Michelle says
OMGoodness this looks so yummy! I will be making this as soon as I can get some green beans from the farmers market Saturday! I've pinned it so I don't lose it!
Becky says
I love this! Someone gave us (my hubby & I) 8-10 jars of home-canned greenbeans that i've been using as a side dish with some of our meals. Never thought about using them as the main coarse! LOVE IT!
Becky – visiting from Handy Man, Crafty Woman
Olusola says
Love it. Looks like a good crockpot dish I’d love to try
shopannies says
this looks so yummy will be trying this for sure
Sparkling says
Yep, that is an excellent idea and I happen to have a mound of my own green beans, some potatoes from the farmers market and some sausage in the freezer. Brilliant!!
Caroline says
That looks so delicious….I may have to try that for tonight’s supper….what do you think of using ham?
Chef in Training says
this looks so yummy! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Caroline says
I made it and my kids loved it….even my youngest who is a picky eater!
Miz Helen says
Hi Carrie,
What a great dish, I just love fresh green beans with potatoes and sausage, yum! I think I must be hungry, this looks so good. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon
Miz Helen
Jill says
Yum! I love fresh green beans! That's definitely something I miss living in an apartment (a garden). Next summer I plan to do a lot of container gardening. I have fresh herbs inside and I love that!
Life With The Crust Cut Off says
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