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Quick Sausage Veggie Skillet Bowl Recipe for a Healthy Dinner

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A fast, wholesome, and satisfying skillet bowl combining savory sausage with fresh veggies, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
  • 1 large bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g), halved (optional)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Dice the bell pepper, slice the zucchini, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop spinach or kale if using. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through with crispy edges. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage fat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until zucchini softens but still holds some bite, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Add spinach or kale on top, cover skillet with a lid, and cook for 1-2 minutes until greens are just wilted.
  7. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the skillet bowl. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve the sausage veggie mixture over cooked quinoa, brown rice, or enjoy as-is for a low-carb meal.

Notes

If veggies start to stick, add a splash of water or broth and cover to steam gently. Don’t rush browning the sausage to get crispy edges for added flavor. Keep veggies bite-sized and uniform for even cooking. Use medium to medium-high heat to avoid burning garlic or soggy veggies. Prep veggies ahead and keep cooked sausage warm if multitasking.

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Keywords: sausage skillet, quick dinner, healthy dinner, veggie bowl, one-pan meal, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, low-carb option

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