Description
Skillet Sausage and Zucchini is the ultimate solution for a quick, healthy meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. This one-pan dish marries savory sausage with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, all seasoned to perfection. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious meal that’s Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a wholesome meal prep option, this recipe checks all the boxes. Plus, cleanup is a breeze with only one skillet to wash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (cubed)
- 1 onion (cut into ¾ inch pieces)
- 1 bell pepper (cut into ¾-inch pieces)
- 4 fully cooked sausages (sliced)
- Olive or avocado oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add remaining oil with zucchini, onion, and bell pepper.
- Season with garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, pepper, and salt; cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Return sausage to the skillet along with minced garlic; stir and cover for a few minutes to blend flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg