Quick one-pan family dinner (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 12 oz cooked sausage (such as cajun sausage, andouille sausage, or smoked sausage)
02 - 2 cups corn kernels (from approximately 3 cooked ears)
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 large zucchini, sliced

→ Seasonings and Oil

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
07 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
08 - Salt to taste (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Slice the cooked sausage into coins and add to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side. Remove the sausage from the skillet and transfer to a large plate.
02 - You'll have oil from cooking the sausage. Leave some in the skillet for cooking the vegetables. Transfer any extra oil to a small, heat-proof bowl to use later if needed.
03 - Using the same skillet, add the diced bell pepper and cook for about 4 minutes over medium heat. You may need to add some of the reserved oil to prevent sticking. Once cooked, remove the bell pepper from the skillet and add to the plate with the sausage.
04 - In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat. Again, add some reserved oil if needed to prevent sticking.
05 - If using fresh corn on the cob, carefully slice the kernels off with a knife. If using pre-cut kernels, they can be added as is.
06 - Return the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and corn kernels to the skillet with the zucchini. Mix everything together well. Add any remaining reserved oil from the sausage and stir in the chili powder. Reheat over low heat until everything is warmed through.
07 - Remove the skillet from the heat. Top the dish with freshly chopped cilantro. Taste and add salt if needed, though the sausage is usually salty enough on its own.

# Notes:

01 - This is a great dish for meal prep - it reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
02 - You can customize this recipe by using different types of sausage or seasonal vegetables.
03 - The seasoning is intentionally minimal as the sausage provides most of the flavor. Adjust to your taste preferences.

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