Description
A flavorful and hearty Sausage and Peppers Skillet recipe featuring spicy andouille sausage sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, enhanced with Italian seasoning and garlic for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (⅛-inch to ¼-inch thickness)
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
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Increase heat to medium-high and 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 and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic and season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine sausage with vegetables: Return the browned sausage to the skillet with the pepper and onion mixture. Cook together for 1 minute until heated through, allowing flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes (if using), sliced green onions, and freshly chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet hot as-is or over rice, noodles, or your favorite grain.
Notes
- On the Grill: This recipe is also excellent when prepared on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to add a smoky flavor and prevent food from falling through the grates.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Substitute or add vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms to customize the dish.
- Change Up the Protein: Try chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or even chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham for different flavor profiles.
- Sausage Types: Use any link sausage like kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, chorizo, or andouille for varying spice and flavor. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter alternative.
- Serving Suggestions: This dish can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice, noodles, or pasta for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
