Description
This Sausage and Peppers Skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring browned andouille sausage combined with sautéed red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and aromatic garlic. Seasoned with Italian herbs and optional red pepper flakes, it’s a colorful and hearty dish perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness)
- 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)
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the 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 along with the sliced onion. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the vegetables and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute to let the garlic release its aroma.
- Return sausage to skillet: Add the browned sausage slices back to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook together for 1 minute until the sausage is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with optional red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet as a low-carb meal on its own, or over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute andouille sausage with Italian sausage or any smoked sausage of your choice.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add some cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra variety.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
