🎉 Introduction
Summer Dinner – Sausage and Veggies Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that celebrates peak-season produce with bold, savory flavor. Juicy beef or chicken sausage sizzles alongside sweet bell peppers, tender zucchini, and fresh corn for a dinner that’s fast, colorful, and satisfying—perfect for warm evenings when you want big flavor without heavy cooking.
This skillet comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and keeps cleanup minimal. It’s equally great served on its own or paired with rice or crusty bread.
Perfect for:
- Easy summer dinners
- One-pan meals
- Busy weeknights
- Family-friendly cooking
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb beef or chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
These ingredients create a dish that’s savory, colorful, and perfectly balanced.
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2:
Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3:
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Step 4:
Add the bell peppers and zucchini. Cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still vibrant.
Step 5:
Stir in the corn and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 6:
Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
Step 7:
Return the sausage to the skillet and toss everything together.
Step 8:
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
Step 9:
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot straight from the skillet.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: About 25 minutes
Perfect for quick summer dinners.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Reheating:
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave
🥄 Variations
- Spicy version: Add chili flakes
- Herb-forward: Add fresh basil or thyme
- Extra veggies: Add mushrooms or green beans
- Low-carb: Serve as-is
- Hearty bowl: Serve over rice or quinoa
Each variation keeps the skillet fresh, flexible, and crowd-pleasing.
❓ 10 FAQs
- What sausage works best?
Beef or chicken sausage works perfectly. - Can I use frozen corn?
Yes, no need to thaw first. - Is this dish spicy?
No, it’s mild and flavorful. - Can kids eat this?
Yes, it’s family-friendly. - Do I need to peel zucchini?
No, the skin adds texture and color. - Can I make it ahead?
Yes, it reheats well. - Is this gluten-free?
Yes, if using gluten-free sausage. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger skillet. - What pairs well with it?
Rice, salad, or crusty bread. - Can I cook this on high heat?
Medium-high is ideal to avoid burning.
🏁 Conclusion
Summer Dinner – Sausage and Veggies Skillet is everything you want in a warm-weather meal: fast, colorful, flavorful, and satisfying. With juicy sausage and fresh vegetables cooked in one pan, it’s a recipe you’ll keep on repeat all summer long.
Summer Dinner – Sausage and Veggies Skillet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Corn
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the bell peppers and zucchini. Cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still vibrant.
- Stir in the corn and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Beef or chicken sausage works perfectly. Can I use frozen corn?
Yes, no need to thaw first. Is this dish spicy?
No, it’s mild and flavorful. Can kids eat this?
Yes, it’s family-friendly. Do I need to peel zucchini?
No, the skin adds texture and color. Can I make it ahead?
Yes, it reheats well. Is this gluten-free?
Yes, if using gluten-free sausage. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger skillet. What pairs well with it?
Rice, salad, or crusty bread. Can I cook this on high heat?
Medium-high is ideal to avoid burning. 🏁 Conclusion Summer Dinner – Sausage and Veggies Skillet is everything you want in a warm-weather meal: fast, colorful, flavorful, and satisfying. With juicy sausage and fresh vegetables cooked in one pan, it’s a recipe you’ll keep on repeat all summer long.
