Description
A cozy and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring sausage links and colorful vegetables, seasoned with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of sausage links (your choice of beef or chicken)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color works)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the sausage links and sear until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Toss in the chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and garlic, continuing to sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping the veggies and sausage the night before to save time. Leftovers last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg