Sausage Skillet with Corn, Zucchini and Tomatoes
In short: Sliced sausages browned with sweet corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and garlic, finished with basil, a light summer skillet in one pan and 25 minutes. It takes about 28 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 435 kcal
When corn, zucchini and tomatoes are in season, this skillet makes the most of them with very little work. The sausages are browned first, so they flavor the pan, then the vegetables cook quickly in the rendered fat until the corn is lightly golden and the tomatoes just collapse. Fresh basil goes in at the end. It is a good way to use summer vegetables, and you can serve it as it is, with bread, or over rice.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage rounds for 5 to 6 minutes, turning, until golden. Move them to a plate.
- Add the onion to the fat in the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 4 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Add the corn, salt, paprika and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring now and then, until the corn is just golden.
- Stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Return the sausages to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the sausages reach 74°C (165°F).
- Off the heat, stir in the vinegar and basil and serve.
Tips
- Do not crowd the pan. Use a large skillet or cook in two batches so the vegetables brown instead of steaming.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of chili flakes with the paprika, or finish with extra torn basil.
Questions and answers
Can I use frozen corn in this skillet?
Yes. Add it straight from frozen and cook it 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. It keeps in the fridge for 3 days and reheats well. Add the basil after reheating.
What sausages work best?
Fresh pork, chicken or turkey sausages all work well. Precooked smoked sausages also work, but brown them for only 2 to 3 minutes.
How long does it take to make Sausage Skillet with Corn, Zucchini and Tomatoes?
About 28 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 18 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sausage Skillet with Corn, Zucchini and Tomatoes?
About 435 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 435 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
