Description
A quick and colorful one-pan skillet dish with sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, and corn. Perfect for busy evenings, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears, precooked)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz pre-cooked sausage, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the diced bell pepper for about 4 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Remove and place it with the sausage.
- Add zucchini slices to the skillet and cook for around 3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside with the other veggies.
- Return the sausage, bell pepper, zucchini, and corn kernels to the skillet. Sprinkle in chili powder and stir well. Let it heat through over low heat, then remove from the stove and top with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Swap sausage types to suit different flavor preferences.
- Try other vegetables like mushrooms, green beans, carrots, or broccoli.
- Mix in cooked rice, pasta, or couscous for a more filling dish.
- Enhance seasoning with cumin, smoked paprika, or a dash of cayenne for heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
