Description
A flavorful and easy Sausage and Peppers Skillet recipe featuring spicy andouille sausage sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. This hearty dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying meal any day of the week, offering a delicious balance of smoky, savory, and slightly spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the sausages.
- Cook sausages: Add the sliced andouille sausages to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Then, remove the sausages and set them aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the red and yellow bell peppers and onion strips. Season with Italian seasoning and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld.
- Combine sausages and heat through: Return the browned sausages to the skillet, stirring them together with the vegetables, and cook for 1 more minute just until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with optional red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- On the Grill: This dish can also be cooked on a grill using a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to impart a smoky flavor and avoid food falling through the grates.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Swap bell peppers for green beans, broccoli, squash, mushrooms, or your favorite vegetables to customize the dish.
- Change Up the Protein: Try chicken, turkey, or beef sausages, or even steak, chicken breast, or ham chunks for variety.
- Sausages: Use any link sausage such as kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, andouille, or chorizo for different flavor profiles. Turkey kielbasa is a lighter alternative.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this as-is or over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
