Sausage Zucchini Skillet

Name: Sausage Zucchini Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. pieces; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice-or noodles-to make a complete meal-in-one. —Debby Abel, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage, zucchini and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Stir in tomatoes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups sausage mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice: 262 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Italian Sausage with Zuchini in Healthy Cooking April/May 2008

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lrt6131

Aug 8, 2017

Made exactly as written. Very bland & family requested me NOT to make it again. My recommendation would be to use a summer sausage/smoked sausage , or andouille sausage.
leeart

Jul 13, 2016

Made this last night and was it ever good. With a few additions, according to our tastes, I think the dish was improved. Partially cooked cubed potatoes, seasoning salt, toasted fennel seeds, corn, and wine flavored It up just right for up; left out the rice this time.
sdipiazza

May 31, 2016

This is a recipe that you can tailor to suit your family's tastes. I served it over noodles instead of rice. Very good and quick. Just don't cook the zucchini to death. We like it al dente. It does need some salt and pepper and a bit of Italian seasoning because it is bland.
chefheidi18

Feb 20, 2015

Tasty.
mamaknowsbest

Jun 17, 2014

You know it is a good recipe when your 13 year old says "I like zucchini." For someone who doesn't ordinarily like zucchini, he liked this dish. It was quick and easy. Only variation was that we added red pepper flakes to kick up the spice level. This was a tasty dish that was perfect for a hot summer night.
slagathor12

Jul 31, 2012

A good recipe, just nothing groundbreaking about it. Very fast to make, so good when you need a quick dinner.
kafaughn

Jul 17, 2012

Delicious! I used ground hot Italian sausage and threw in some yellow squash and some chopped red peppers too. Served over brown rice.
moongrrl

Aug 15, 2010

I use hot Italian Turkey Sausage, Italian diced tomatoes, extra garlic, and add some Italian seasoning to make the skillet more intensely flavored. Delicious.
themrsh

Jul 8, 2010

Excellent! I used hot turkey sausage and added the extra link. Served over Orzo as another reviewer suggested. I decreased the serving size to 1 cup. Very yummy!
Kimber1

Mar 7, 2010

This recipe is fantastic. The only change I've made is to add a can of Rotel tomatoes. I serve it over orzo for something a little different.