Description
This Sausage and Peppers Skillet is a vibrant, flavorful one-pan meal featuring spicy andouille sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines savory Italian seasoning and garlic with fresh herbs for a comforting and hearty dish that can be served on its own or over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausages: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and yellow onion strips. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp tender.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine sausage and vegetables: Return the browned sausages to the skillet and stir well. Cook for an additional minute to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onion and fresh chopped parsley or basil. Serve warm as is or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- On the Grill: This dish can be prepared on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to avoid food falling through the grates and to impart a smoky flavor.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Substitute or add vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms for variation.
- Change Up the Protein: Use chicken, turkey, or beef sausages instead of pork sausage. Chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham also work well.
- Sausage Options: Kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, chorizo, or andouille can be used. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter alternative.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the dish on its own or serve it over rice, noodles, or pasta for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
