Turkey Kielbasa, Peppers, and Zucchini Skillet
This healthy turkey kielbasa recipe with peppers, onions, and zucchini is a one pan wonder. Use fully cooked smoked turkey or pork kielbasa sausage for this skillet recipe.
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- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Fat, Low-Carb, Paleo
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz turkey kielbasa, (pre-cooked), sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- salt, ½ tsp
- black pepper, pinch
- ½ lemon, juiced - optional
- ¼ tsp dried Italian seasoning - optional
Instructions
- Bring a 12" skillet to medium high heat and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the pan (~ 1 Tbsp)
- Sear sliced kielbasa on one side for ~3 minutes or until lightly browned. Don't overcrowd the pan or the kielbasa will steam and not sear. Add more oil if pan dries out too much.
- Flip kielbasa to other side and sear for an additional 2-3 minutes or until browned. Set kielbasa aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add another light layer of olive oil (~ 1 Tbsp)
- When hot, add onions, peppers, zucchini, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Add more olive oil if pan is drying out.
- Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and a touch more olive and cook until fragrant (~ 1-2 minutes).
- Cook longer if you want softer vegetables or eat them now as al dente veggies. Add kielbasa to the pan.
- Add salt to taste and optional Italian seasoning.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top. Serve with your favorite side dish - mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, orzo pasta, quinoa, farro, or rice.
Notes
- Don't crowd the pan when searing the kielbasa. If it doesn't all fit in the pan, cook it in batches.
- I like to slice kielbasa on the bias - this means on the diagonal. It's not necessary but you end up with larger slices (and also fewer slices) with more surface area for searing.