Description
Hearty “sausage and veggies skillet” delivers a symphony of rustic flavors dancing across your plate. Savory Italian sausage mingles with colorful seasonal vegetables, creating a simple one-pan meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners and hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) smoked sausage (or turkey sausage), sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup (236 ml) broccoli florets
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown sausage slices until caramelized, approximately 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Sauté: In the same skillet, add additional oil if necessary. Introduce bell peppers, zucchini, squash, red onion, and broccoli. Cook for 6-8 minutes, maintaining a vibrant, crisp texture.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Incorporate minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Stir thoroughly and allow flavors to meld for 1-2 minutes.
- Final Integration: Reintroduce seared sausage to the skillet, gently tossing vegetables and meat together. Warm through for 2-3 minutes to ensure uniform temperature and flavor fusion.
- Seasoning Finish: Adjust taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while ingredients remain hot and vegetables retain their dynamic texture.
Notes
- Slice sausages evenly to ensure uniform caramelization and rich flavor development during cooking.
- Watch closely while sautéing vegetables to maintain a crisp-tender texture, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy consistency.
- Add spices like paprika and Italian seasoning towards the end to prevent burning and preserve their vibrant flavor profile.
- Swap proteins easily by substituting sausage with chicken, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility and variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg