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Sausage and Veggies Skillet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Corn

Sausage and Veggies Skillet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Corn

This simple sausage and veggies skillet dinner features bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and fresh cilantro. It's an easy and colorful meal that takes only 30 minutes to make and everything is cooked in one pan. It's perfect for meal prep and busy family weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz cooked sausage such as cajun sausage, andouille sausage, or smoked sausage
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • 2 cup corn kernels from 3 ears, completely cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for topping
  • salt to taste, optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Slice the cooked sausage into coins and add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for about 3 minutes on the other side until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet to a plate, leaving some of the rendered fat in the pan. Reserve any excess fat in a small, heat-proof bowl.
  2. Add the diced red bell pepper to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes. You may need to add a little of the reserved sausage fat to prevent sticking. Transfer the cooked bell pepper to the plate with the sausage.
  3. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Again, add reserved sausage fat if needed to prevent sticking. Transfer the cooked zucchini to the plate with the sausage and bell peppers.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, slice the corn kernels off the cobs of the cooked corn.
  5. Return the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Add the corn kernels and any reserved sausage fat. Stir everything together well.
  6. Sprinkle the chili powder over the mixture and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and gently reheat everything for 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt if desired, though the sausage is often salty enough.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and top generously with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free. The nutritional information is an estimate. Adjust seasoning to your preference, as the sausage can be quite salty.