Sausage Summer Skillet
This Sausage Summer Skillet is a quick and colorful weeknight meal packed with seasonal vegetables and savory sausage. It’s full of vibrant flavors and comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect go-to for busy evenings or laid-back summer dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz cooked sausage such as andouille or kielbasa, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 large zucchini halved and sliced
- 2 cups corn kernels about 3 ears
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flake optional
- 1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sausage and cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Make sure you have 1–2 tablespoons of oil left in the skillet. Remove any extra to a bowl and set aside.
- To the skillet, add the bell pepper and onion. Cook until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove veggies to a plate with the sausage.
- Add zucchini to the skillet. If needed, add reserved oil to prevent sticking. Cook until zucchini softens and takes on some color, about 5 minutes. Add corn and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Stir in sausage, bell pepper, and onion. Add red pepper flakes if using, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil.
- Serve hot. Enjoy your colorful summer skillet!
Notes
Feel free to use whatever sausage you enjoy best—smoked chicken sausage is also a great choice. This dish also works well with other veggies like yellow squash or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 27.3gProtein: 15.8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g