Description
Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring savory andouille sausage cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. This hearty dish comes together quickly on the stovetop, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Garnished with fresh herbs and optional red pepper flakes, it can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (⅛-inch to 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)
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausages: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausages and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove sausages from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Increase heat to medium-high and return the skillet to the heat. Add the remaining olive oil, then add the red and yellow bell peppers and yellow onion. Season with Italian seasoning. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 1 more minute to allow the garlic to release its flavor.
- Reintroduce sausages: Add the browned sausages back into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook together for 1 more minute, just until the sausages are heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired, sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet as is or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- On the Grill: This recipe works well on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to get a smoky flavor while preventing the food from falling through the grates.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms according to your preference.
- Change Up the Protein: Try other protein options such as chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or even chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham for variety.
- Sausages: Virtually any link sausage can be used. Kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, and spicy varieties like chorizo also work well. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter alternative.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve the dish as a standalone meal or over rice, pasta, or noodles to make it more filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
