Description
This easy Sausage and Veggies Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal packed with flavor and vibrant colors. Perfect for busy nights, it features smoky sausage, sweet bell peppers, tender zucchini, and corn, all tossed together with chili powder and fresh cilantro. It’s gluten-free, protein-rich, and beginner-friendly, making it a go-to recipe for those who love quick and healthy meals without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (about 3 cooked ears of corn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz pre-cooked sausage (such as andouille, cajun, or smoked sausage)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the sausage into rounds and add them to the skillet. Cook for about five minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another three minutes until slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the bell peppers: In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers and cook for about four minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed, add a little more olive oil to prevent sticking. Once softened, remove the bell peppers from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the zucchini: Add sliced zucchini to the same skillet and cook for about three minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender but not mushy. If necessary, add a small amount of the reserved oil from the sausage to keep the zucchini from sticking.
- Prepare the corn: If using fresh corn on the cob, bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the husks and silks, then boil the corn for five minutes. Let it cool, then slice the kernels off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or defrost before adding.
- Combine and season: Return the cooked sausage, bell peppers, and corn to the skillet. Sprinkle with chili powder and stir everything together over low heat, allowing the flavors to blend. Let it warm through for about two minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
- If you prefer a creamier dish, stir in a tablespoon of butter before serving.
- To make it heartier, serve over cooked quinoa, rice, or pasta.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute corn with mushrooms or green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 721mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 61mg