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Sausage and Veggies Skillet

This colorful and hearty sausage and veggies skillet comes together in just 30 minutes! Featuring sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and fresh cilantro, it's a quick one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights and great for meal prep too.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups corn kernels (from 3 cooked ears)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz cooked sausage (Cajun, andouille, or smoked), sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • spoon or spatula
  • small bowl to reserve sausage oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Slice cooked sausage into coins and add to the skillet.
  2. Cook sausage 5 minutes on one side, flip, and cook 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reserve some rendered oil in skillet; store extra in a small heat-proof bowl.
  3. Add diced bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook about 4 minutes, adding reserved oil if needed. Transfer to plate with sausage.
  4. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook about 3 minutes. Add reserved oil if sticking.
  5. Slice corn kernels off the cob if not already prepped.
  6. In the same skillet, combine sausage, bell pepper, zucchini, and corn. Add reserved oil and chili powder. Stir and reheat on low heat.
  7. Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

No need to season with extra salt — most sausages bring plenty of flavor. You can use Cajun, andouille, or your favorite smoked sausage. This dish holds up well for leftovers and packs easily for lunch the next day.