Description
Skillet Sausage and Zucchini is the ideal solution for anyone seeking a nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This vibrant dish combines savory sliced sausage with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, all sautéed to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s both gluten-free and Whole30 compliant, making it suitable for various dietary needs. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan preparation, this hearty recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (cubed)
- 1 onion (cut into ¾-inch pieces)
- 1 bell pepper (cut into ¾-inch pieces)
- 4 fully cooked sausages (sliced)
- 2 ½ tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and sauté until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add remaining oil along with zucchini, onion, and bell pepper.
- Sprinkle with spices and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Return sausage to the pan with minced garlic; stir together and cover for a few minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg