Description
The Healthy Zucchini and Sausage Skillet strikes the perfect balance between savory satisfaction and nutrient-dense ingredients, featuring seared sausage and fresh zucchini, enhanced with aromatic vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
12–16 oz Italian Poultry Sausage
3 medium Fresh Zucchini
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 large Red Bell Pepper
1 medium Yellow Onio
4 cloves Garlic Cloves
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice your sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Cut the zucchini into uniform half-moons. Dice the onions and peppers
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices. Sear until deep brown on both sides, then remove and set aside
- Add the remaining oil to the same pan, toss in the onions and bell peppers, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent
- Increase heat and add the zucchini, letting it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 60 seconds. Return the sausage to the pan and toss everything together
- Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, and serve immediately
Notes
Use high-quality sausage and fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper searing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg