Description
Sausage and veggies skillet delivers hearty comfort straight from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Savory sausage mingles with colorful vegetables, creating a one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) sausage, cooked (cajun, andouille, or smoked sausage)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 grams) corn kernels (from 3 completely cooked ears)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F). Slice the cooked sausage into thin coins and arrange in a single layer. Allow to sear for 5 minutes until golden brown, creating a rich caramelized exterior. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes, then transfer to a large plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Sauté diced bell peppers in the same skillet, using the residual sausage oil. Cook for 4 minutes until edges become slightly charred and peppers soften. Transfer peppers to the plate with sausage. Add zucchini to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes to develop golden brown edges and a nutty flavor profile.
- Remove corn kernels from the cob carefully. Combine sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, and corn back into the skillet. Gently toss to integrate all ingredients and coat with pan drippings. Sprinkle chili powder evenly across the mixture, stirring to distribute seasoning thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low, warming the entire mixture for 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro just before serving, adding a bright, herbal finish to the skillet dish.
Notes
- Customize sausage selection based on dietary needs, choosing chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for lighter protein options.
- Maximize flavor by selecting high-quality sausages with robust spices like Spanish chorizo or Italian hot links for deeper taste profiles.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder quantity or substituting with smoked paprika for milder heat without compromising complexity.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by using seasonal produce and varying color combinations to increase visual appeal and nutritional diversity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg