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Healthy Sausage Veggie Skillet Meal

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A colorful, flavorful, and nutritious one-pan meal that features seared sausage with sautéed vegetables. Quick to make, easy to clean up, and perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • 12 oz sausage (chicken, turkey, or pork), sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or oregano), for garnish
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Slice sausage, zucchini, bell peppers, and onion. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sausage in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet if needed.
  5. Sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and zucchini.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Return sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice, if using. Serve warm.