Crock Pot Portuguese Green Beans
Unleash the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Crock Pot Portuguese Green Beans recipe, a comforting, slow-cooked dish that brings together tender green beans, smoky Portuguese sausage, and a rich, spiced tomato broth. This effortless one-pot wonder is infused with layers of flavor from smoked paprika, garlic, and onions, all simmered to perfection in your crock pot for a hands-off cooking experience. Perfect as a hearty side or a standalone meal, it’s finished with a fresh parsley garnish for a burst of color and brightness. Ideal for weeknight dinners or leisurely weekend meals, this recipe is a delicious way to savor the bold, rustic tastes of Portuguese cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 8 ounces Portuguese sausage (chouriço or linguiça), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Portuguese sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Transfer the cooked sausage, onion, and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Add the green beans, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, and chicken or vegetable broth to the crock pot.
Stir in smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Ensure everything is well combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the green beans are tender but not mushy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5273 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2992 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
