20-Minute Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
A speedy and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 20 minutes, featuring sausage, zucchini, and bell peppers seasoned with herbs and spices.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Airtight container for storing leftovers
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 4 fully cooked sausages sliced into ¼ inch thick circles
- 2 medium zucchini cubed
- 1 onion cut into ¾ inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper any color, cut into ¾ inch pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic fresh
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and pour in your olive or avocado oil. Place it over medium-high heat.
- Toss in your sliced sausages. Let them sizzle and brown nicely on both sides. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- Add the cubed zucchini, onion pieces, and bell pepper pieces to the skillet with the browned sausage.2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- Sprinkle in the salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Give everything a good stir to coat.2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- Stir in the minced fresh garlic.2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- If desired, tear some fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top before serving.2.5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
Notes
The recipe is very adaptable. Feel free to substitute vegetables or sausages. For extra flavor, a dash of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning can be added. A tablespoon or two of marinara sauce or balsamic glaze can also be stirred in during the last few minutes of cooking.