This simple, keto-friendly dish of Sausage And Beans flavored with coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic, and ginger is ready in about 35 minutes, and you will only need one pan to make it. It doubles as a side as well as a low-carb meal.

I have partnered with Kansas Farm Bureau to bring you a recap of The Farm Food Tour and this easy, spicy, keto-friendly dish of Sausage and Beans that would also make a delicious holiday side dish!

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This Sausage And Beans Skillet is a quick, flavorful dinner that comes together in one pan. Juicy sausage is sautéed with fresh green beans, garlic, ginger, and warm spices like smoked paprika and turmeric for a meal that’s comforting, packed with flavor, and perfect for those evenings when you are short on time.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes to make, is easy to customize, and works well as either a simple weeknight dinner or a dish for gatherings

I love this Sausage and Beans Recipe because it is:

• Quick and easy: Ready in about 35 minutes
• One-pan meal: Minimal cleanup
• Flavorful spices: Garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika add depth
• Low-carb friendly: Great for keto or low-carb diets
• Versatile: Works with different types of sausage

Inspiration behind this dish

In the fall of 2018, I embarked on the Farm Food Tour with 7 other bloggers and folks from the Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Soybean Commission.

The Farm Food Tour of 2018 took place over 3 days, 6 meals, and 7 very diverse farms. I went on this tour with few expectations, but I had some assumptions. I assumed that I would be visiting a bunch of farms, watching farmers in action, and listening to Meagan (from the Kansas Farm Bureau) and Jancy (from the Kansas Soybean Commission) give us a narration of the goings on.

I wasn’t expecting to engage in conversations with farmers who love this land. Farmers who are more in tune with the needs and wants of their livestock than I am with those of my dogs. Farmers who are more passionate about pursuing knowledge than I am about checking my blog stats.

This tour was an experience that has grown my knowledge of food and farmers. I cannot recall a time when I was so moved by what I learned and experienced in 3 days… and that’s not my old age talking. And, over the course of 3 blog posts this month, I hope to share moments from each of those 3 days.

This is a recap of highlights from Day 1 of the Farm Food Tour, along with a recipe inspired by a couple of dishes we had for lunch.

Day 1 of the Farm Food Tour

Day 1 had us trekking to Craig and Amy Good’s Farm, called “Good Farms” near Olsburg, Kansas. Craig and Amy have been raising heritage pigs such as Gloucestershire Old Spots and Durocs, Angus cattle, soybeans, and corn since 1981.

Good Farms has been working with Heritage Foods whose mission is to save some of the smaller family farms and some of the more rare breeds of livestock, such as Gloucestershire Old Spots that are antibiotic-free.

At Good Farms, I was introduced to boars, barrows, gilts, sows, Gloucestershire Old Spots, and Durocs.

After a morning trudging around Good Farms, we got to enjoy a delicious meal put together by Chef Russ Loub of Little Apple Brewing Company at Good Farms.

His entrée was a combination plate which consisted of pork sausage and green beans in addition to a tender pork tenderloin. I so enjoyed the combination of those green beans and pork sausage and knew that I would have to recreate something similar as soon as I got home.

After lunch, we visited Derek and Katie Sawyer at Sawyer Land & Cattle where cattle, soybeans, corn, sorghum, and wheat are raised. We got to see a combine harvesting corn (for feed) in action – some brave bloggers even hopped on the combine and rode it around.

Katie had baked delicious chocolate chip cookies for us, and we munched on those as we listened to her and Derek talk so passionately about their family, their livestock, their crops, and everything in between. We ended our day with dinner at the swanky Courtyard on Main with the Sawyers.

Soon after I got home, I happened to come across a box of Heritage Farms Pork Sausage at a grocery store in Atlanta and figured I had to try and make a Sausage and Beans dish in memory of that wonderful lunch.

This isn’t an exact replication of what I enjoyed that day. It is a combination of two of the sides on my plate from that lunch.

I added some onions, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, chili powder, coriander, and turmeric to the green beans and sausage to make this dish you see here.

What are the ingredients needed to make this Sausage and Beans dish?

You will need the following 10 ingredients:

1. Olive oil or any oil you prefer
2. Yellow onion or red onion
3. Garlic cloves
4. Ginger
5. Coriander
6. Smoked paprika
7. Chili powder
8. Turmeric
9. Fresh green beans
10. Sausage links
    You will also need salt and pepper to taste and a bit of parsley to garnish.

Instructions

Step one: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced sausage. Cook for another 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage begins to brown.

Step 3: Add the green beans along with the coriander, smoked paprika, chili powder, and turmeric. Toss everything together so the beans are evenly coated. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.

Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Variations

Make it heartier
For a heartier meal, add diced potatoes and cook them with the onions. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and/or fresh spinach can also be added.

Bean variations
White beans or cannellini beans can replace green beans for a different texture.

Add some heat
Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for extra heat.

Sausage
Smoked sausage, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage can also be used instead of the sausage links in this recipe.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerator:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

Reheating:
Warm in a skillet over medium heat or microwave in short intervals until heated through.

If you are looking for a light meal or a side dish for holiday gatherings, I hope you give this easy garlic ginger spiced Sausage And Beans a try. They also pair deliciously with these Ginger Carrots and Asparagus!

Thank you for sharing!