White Bean and Smoked Sausage Skillet
A quick and hearty one-pan meal combining creamy white beans, smoky sausage, caramelized onions, and a simple pan sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes , drained slightly
Pan Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
To Serve
- Crusty bread or steamed rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and brown about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions (and bell pepper) to the skillet. Cook until softened and golden, about 7–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in broth and scrape browned bits from the pan. Add beans, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Return sausage to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens. Add more broth if needed.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes with the garlic for heat.
- Swap smoked tofu or plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version and use vegetable broth.
- If using dried beans, soak and cook them until tender before starting; reduce broth slightly.
- Reheat leftovers on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 900mgSugar: 4g
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