Family one-pan dinner (Print-Friendly Version)

An easy, vibrant dish with sausage, zucchini, corn, and peppers that’s ready in just 30 minutes using one skillet for minimal cleanup.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 large zucchini, cut into slices
02 - 2 cups of corn kernels (about 3 cobs worth if freshly cooked)
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
04 - 12 oz of sausage (try smoked, andouille, or cajun varieties), already cooked

→ Seasonings and Oil

05 - ½ teaspoon of chili powder
06 - Optional: salt to suit your taste
07 - Chopped fresh cilantro to sprinkle on top
08 - 1 tablespoon of olive oil

# Steps:

01 - Warm up a cast-iron skillet on medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Slice the cooked sausage into coins and toss them in. Let one side cook for around 5 minutes, then turn over and cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Move the sausage to a big plate afterward.
02 - The skillet will have some oil leftover from the sausage. Keep a bit in the skillet to cook the veggies. Pour any extra into a small bowl that’s heatproof in case you need it later.
03 - Toss the diced red pepper into the same skillet while keeping the heat at medium. Stir it for about 4 minutes. Use some of the reserved oil if it's sticking. When done, set the bell pepper aside on the same plate as the sausage.
04 - Add sliced zucchini to the same skillet, still over medium heat. Let it cook for about 3 minutes. If it sticks, use more oil from your reserve.
05 - If you’ve got fresh corn on the cob, run a knife down the sides to remove the kernels. If you’re using pre-cut, you can skip this part and use them as-is.
06 - Put the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and corn in with the zucchini. Stir it all while adding any remaining oil. Sprinkle in the chili powder and stir again. Heat on low until everything is nice and warm.
07 - Take the skillet off the stove and top the dish with freshly chopped cilantro. Taste it, and add some salt if you think it’s necessary. Sausage is usually salty enough, so you might not need extra.

# Notes:

01 - This meal stores well for up to 3 days in the fridge and heats up easily.
02 - Feel free to switch up the veggies or sausage to suit your taste or the season.
03 - The seasoning is light since the sausage provides most of the flavor, but you can tweak it to your liking.

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