Keto Sausage & Green Bean Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A savory, low-carb skillet featuring smoky sausage and crisp-tender green beans with a creamy garlic-herb sauce. This american-inspired keto (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs trimmed and halved green beans, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, sliced 1/4-inch thick smoked sausage links
• 12 oz, trimmed and halved green beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
2. Step 2: Add green beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until beans are crisp-tender. Uncover and cook for 1 minute to evaporate excess water.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard, then simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve immediately.