Description
This Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal featuring spicy andouille sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it can be served alone or over rice or noodles for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sliced andouille sausage rounds to the hot oil and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the red and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced onion. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the veggies and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for another 1 minute to allow the garlic to release its aroma but not burn.
- Combine and heat through: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables. Cook everything together for 1 more minute until the sausage is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with optional red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet on its own or over rice or noodles as desired.
Notes
- On the Grill: This meal can be prepared on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to infuse smoky flavor and prevent food from slipping through grill gaps.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Substitute or add vegetables like green beans, broccoli, squash, mushrooms, or other favorites if you prefer.
- Change Up the Protein: Try different sausages such as chicken, turkey, beef, or even chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham to vary the protein.
- Sausage Variety: Almost any link sausage works well. Kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, and spicy varieties like chorizo or andouille are recommended. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter option.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the skillet as is or over rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
