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A colorful skillet filled with browned sausage slices, zucchini, and peppers served over a bed of quinoa.
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Sausage & Veggie Skillet Bowl

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked kielbasa or turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large zucchini , sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the sliced sausage in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned and the fats have rendered.
  • Transfer the sausage to a side plate, leaving the rendered fat and oil in the skillet.
  • Incorporate the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion into the skillet. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add the minced garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir constantly for 60 seconds to prevent the garlic from burning.
  • Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and toss thoroughly with the vegetable mixture to combine flavors and reheat.
  • Adjust seasoning with sea salt and black pepper according to taste preference.
  • Distribute the mixture evenly into four bowls over the pre-cooked quinoa or brown rice base.