Sausage Healthy Recipes for Quick, Balanced Dinners
A quick and healthy one-pan meal with juicy sausage and colorful sautéed vegetables. Perfect for busy nights, this Sausage Veggie Skillet Bowl is packed with flavor and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb fully cooked sausage (chicken, turkey, or plant-based), sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice, quinoa, or potatoes for serving
Optional: fresh herbs, grated Parmesan
Instructions
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Slice sausage and vegetables.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Sear sausage until browned, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining oil, sauté onion and peppers 5–6 minutes.
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Add zucchini, cook 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in garlic and tomatoes, cook 1–2 minutes.
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Season with Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Return sausage to skillet, stir to combine, heat through.
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Serve over rice, quinoa, or potatoes. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet. Add greens or beans for extra nutrition. Great for meal prep.