Description
Hearty Sausage and Veggies Skillet delivers a robust one-pan meal brimming with Italian-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. Savory sausage mingles with colorful bell peppers and tender zucchini, creating a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage (or turkey sausage), sliced into rounds
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious iron skillet over medium-high flame, drizzling olive oil across the surface.
- Arrange sausage slices into the heated pan, allowing each piece to caramelize and develop a deep golden crust, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer browned sausage to a clean plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce bell peppers, zucchini, squash, crimson onion, and broccoli florets, creating a vibrant vegetable medley. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and maintain their crisp texture.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, smoky paprika, and aromatic Italian seasoning over the vegetables, gently folding to distribute the fragrant spices evenly throughout the skillet.
- Reintegrate the caramelized sausage slices into the vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine and allowing the flavors to meld together during a brief warming period.
- Assess the dish’s seasoning, enhancing with salt and freshly cracked black pepper according to personal preference. Serve immediately while the skillet remains piping hot, showcasing the colorful and flavorful ensemble.
Notes
- Customize the sausage type based on dietary preferences, like chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for lower fat or vegetarian options.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Adjust cooking time for vegetables depending on desired tenderness, keeping them slightly crisp for better nutritional retention and vibrant color.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil at the end for an extra burst of freshness and aromatic flavor to elevate the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg