Description
Skillet Sausage and Zucchini is the perfect solution for a nutritious, quick meal that satisfies your cravings without sacrificing health. This one-pan dish features juicy sausages paired with fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, all seasoned to perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this recipe caters to various dietary needs while delivering vibrant flavors in every bite. Whether you serve it over rice, in wraps, or as a salad topper, this skillet meal is versatile enough to please everyone at your table.
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.
- Sauté sliced sausage until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and cook zucchini, onion, and bell pepper with spices until tender.
- Return sausage to the skillet along with minced garlic; stir and let flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg