Seasoned Fresh Green Beans

By ebdonahue

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
• 8 oz smoky link sausage or Cajun sausage, diced
• 1 large onion, sliced vertically
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 garlic toes, minced
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 red bell pepper, julienne

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the ends from the green beans and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch random lengths. Place in a bowl of cold water and let hydrate for about 30 minutes. Drain and put aside.

Cook the sausage in a large saucepan or skillet over medium high heat until lightly browned. Remove sausage and put aside. Remove all but about 2 tablespoons of renderings from pan and discard. Sauté the onion, celery and garlic until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, sausage and the beans. Bring to a simmer; taste and add salt, pepper as needed. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in red peppers and cook another 10 minutes.