Description
Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring savory sliced andouille sausage sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. This quick stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and sausage types.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 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 Cook Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove Sausage: Remove the browned sausages from the skillet and set them aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Vegetables: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and the sliced yellow onion. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Season: Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue to cook for 1 more minute to release the garlic aroma.
- Combine Sausage and Veggies: Return the browned sausages to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 1 minute, just until the sausages are heated through.
- Adjust Seasoning and Garnish: Taste the skillet mixture and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using, then garnish with sliced green onion and fresh chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers hot, either on their own or over rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
Notes
- On the Grill: This dish can also be cooked on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to impart a smoky flavor while preventing food from falling through the grate.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Swap out bell peppers for other vegetables like green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms if preferred.
- Change Up the Protein: Experiment with chicken, turkey, or beef sausages or try pieces of steak, chicken breast, or ham for variety.
- Sausage Types: Any link sausage works well; kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, or chorizo are excellent options. Use turkey kielbasa for a lighter dish.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve as-is or over your choice of rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
