Description
This Summer Sausage Skillet with Andouille Sausage is a flavorful and colorful one-pan meal featuring smoky and spicy sausage cooked with a medley of fresh summer vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect gluten-free main course that’s both hearty and easy to prepare, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the sausage: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is well browned and crispy on the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the onions and peppers: In the same skillet, add the sliced red onion and both bell peppers. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften but still retain a bit of crunch.
- Add zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic: Add the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Combine sausage and season: Return the cooked andouille sausage to the skillet. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat everything through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish the skillet with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, ideally alongside rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish pairs excellently with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
- For more heat, use hot andouille sausage or increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to swap in other summer vegetables like corn or green beans depending on your preference or availability.
