One-pan easy dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
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12 oz of precooked sausage (try smoked, andouille, or cajun varieties)
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2 cups of corn (around 3 cooked ears worth)
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1 large zucchini, cut into thin rounds
→ Seasonings and Oil
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Chopped fresh cilantro for topping
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Salt as needed (optional)
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½ teaspoon of chili powder
# Instructions:
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Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sturdy skillet over medium heat. Cut the sausage into coin shapes and toss them into the pan. Let them cook for roughly 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 3 minutes. Move the sausage to a plate once done.
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Keep the flavorful oil left behind in the skillet. Use a heatproof bowl to hold any extra oil, as you might need it later for the veggies.
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Take the diced bell pepper and cook it in the same pan for about 4 minutes on medium heat. Add a bit of the reserved oil if it sticks. Once done, move the cooked peppers to the plate of sausage.
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With the skillet still hot, throw in the zucchini slices. Let them cook for around 3 minutes. If more oil is needed to prevent sticking, use a little of the reserved kind.
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If you're starting with fresh ears of corn, carefully slice off the kernels. Using pre-cut corn? Then just skip this step and they're ready to go.
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Put the sausage, peppers, and corn back into the skillet with the zucchini. Stir everything so it's mixed well. Add the chili powder and, if needed, drizzle in whatever oil you saved earlier. Keep the heat low and warm it until everything's hot.
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Take the pan off the heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. If it needs salt, sprinkle a bit (though many sausages are salty enough).
# Notes:
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This dish works perfectly for prepping meals. It heats up nicely and keeps in the fridge for about 3 days.
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Feel free to switch things up by swapping out the sausage or trying vegetables that are in season.
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There's not much spice added since sausages are often very flavorful, but adjust the seasonings to work for your taste.