Best Zucchini Noodles And Summer Vegetables With Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage Recipes

20 MINUTE SKILLET SAUSAGE & ZUCCHINI

20 Minute Skillet Sausage & Zucchini image

Throw together this quick skillet dinner when you need a healthy and satisfying meal in a hurry! You'll love this perfectly seasoned mix of sausage, zucchini, peppers, and onions. Whole30 compliant, dairy free, gluten free -- and extra delicious!

Provided by Christina

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
4 fully cooked sausages (sliced into circles 1/4 inch thick)
2 medium zucchini (cubed)
1 onion (cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini))
1 bell pepper (any color, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini))
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic (minced)

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add sliced sausage. Sautè, flipping sausage frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sausage slices have some browning. Remove from pan and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to skillet with the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir. Let cook until the onion is translucent and peppers and zucchini are close to tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Add sausage back to the skillet along with minced garlic. Stir. Cover so everything heats through for 1 to 2 minutes. Taste. Add extra salt if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1171 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUMMER ZUCCHINI PASTA

Summer Zucchini Pasta image

I'm always experimenting when my garden is cranking out zucchini and summer squash. This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is one of my latest wins. It's meatless, but you can add shredded chicken or grilled salmon for a heartier dish. -Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small zucchini, cut into thin ribbons
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into thin ribbons
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture. If desired, top with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.