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Sausage and Bean Skillet (one pan, 30 minute meal)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 11/05/2018Updated: 06/14/2021

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Cozy, healthy, and easy to make – this sausage and bean skillet is everything you want in a meal on a cool day. 

White bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.

The fall colors in Michigan have peaked recently (that’s not a scientific fact, just my observation) and it is so beautiful. I absolutely cannot believe it’s November already, but I’m doing my best to embrace it. I’m not so sure I’m okay with everyone talking about Christmas on the day after Halloween, though.

I mean I love Christmas as much as the next gal, but what about pumpkin pie and stuffing? I love hosting Thanksgiving at our house and I can’t do it in a house that is decorated for Christmas. I just can’t.

The day after Thanksgiving, though? Now we’re talking.

Overhead view of a white bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.

I’m still savoring fall. The colors, the crisp air, pumpkin everything, and warm, cozy meals.

I mean, I live in Michigan so warm, cozy meals pretty much applies for September through March…April? This year the kids had a snow day in April.

This warm cozy meal is made in one pan, in less than 30 minutes. It’s not going to win any beauty pageants, but it will fill you up with warmth and feed you with nutritious, filling ingredients.

White bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.

I like to serve it with some crusty bread (bonus points for toasted bread!), but it would also be good spooned over some zucchini noodles, or any type of pasta. My favorite way is hands-down with crusty bread, though. It’s almost stew-like, and the bread is perfect for scooping it up.

Of course I didn’t have any when I shot these photos, but you can use your imagination, right?

This quick and easy skillet is super cozy (have I mentioned that?) and tastes great leftover, too. The white beans and tomatoes turn into a sauce for the sausage and the most pleasant surprise in this recipe are the little bursts of sweetness that you get when you bit into one of the golden raisins. (If it sounds crazy to you, just trust me!).

White bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.

When everything is cooked and all the tomatoes are burst and saucy, you’ll brighten all the flavors up by adding lemon juice and lots of fresh parsley. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes is optional, but perfect if you like a little heat.

White bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Do you love one pan meals? ME TOO. If you search my site, you’ll find TONS of them, but a few of my favorites are Chicken Marsala Pasta, Taco Pasta, and Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Biscuits.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

White bowl filled with sausage, tomatoes, red onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkled with fresh parsley.
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4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
5 servings
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Cozy, healthy, and easy to make - this sausage and bean skillet is everything you want in a meal on a cool day. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 19.5 ounces Turkey Italian Sausages, casings removed
  • 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can (15.8 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained (I like to use reduced sodium great northern)
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Sprinkle of red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet (a deep one is best) with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, breaking up sausage until about halfway cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, raisins, and chicken broth and cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are burst and sausage is cooked through. (You can help the tomatoes along by squishing them against the side of the pan or puncturing them with a sharp knife, but be careful because the juice can spray and it will be hot!)
  • Remove from heat and squeeze in lemon juice and stir in parsley. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Serve immediately with crusty, toasted bread.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/5 of recipe, Calories: 332kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 1363mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 18g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

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  1. Aunt Amy says

    August 30, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Very easy to make with few dishes. I couldn’t get golden raisins at Aldi so I added chopped dried apricots. I also added a tablespoon of smoky paprika before serving with toasted sourdough bread. It’s so tasty and I’m sure I’ll make it again!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 1, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      Yummmm where’s my invite?

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  2. Nutritionist Mira says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Wow awesome recipe with full of nutrients. As a Nutritionist I appreciate this recipe with all healthy ingredients. Many Thanks for posting this recipe, I will must try to home.

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 9, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you for the kind words! I hope you love the recipe!

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  3. denise says

    November 5, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    yum!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 5, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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