Description
Savor the delightful flavors of our Sausage and Veggies Skillet, a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful dish that combines savory sausage with fresh bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet corn. This recipe is not only delicious but also versatile—customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Ideal for meal prep, this dish keeps well in the fridge or freezer, letting you enjoy wholesome, satisfying dinners throughout the week. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a family-friendly option that guarantees smiles at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (from 3 cooked ears)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz cooked sausage (such as cajun or smoked)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 large zucchini (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium heat.
- Slice sausage into coins and cook for about 5 minutes on one side until browned; flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add diced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes; remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Cook sliced zucchini in the same skillet for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Combine cooked sausage, bell pepper, zucchini, and corn in the skillet; add reserved oil from sausage and sprinkle with chili powder. Heat through.
- Top with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg