Turkey Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Skillet

Ingredients

• 12 ounces lean turkey breakfast sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 3 medium (about 1 pound) Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place the diced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 5 minutes to par-cook; drain any water.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the sliced turkey sausage, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides and no longer pink in the center; transfer to a plate.
3. Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet along with the par-cooked potatoes, spreading them into a single layer.
4. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to let the bottoms turn golden, then stir and continue cooking for 4 to 5 more minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet with the potatoes, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned at the edges.
7. Stir in the minced garlic and 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
8. Return the browned turkey sausage to the skillet and toss everything together, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes just to reheat the sausage through.
9. Taste a potato and a piece of vegetable, adjusting salt as needed.
10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the top, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
11. Remove from heat, scatter the chopped parsley over the top, and serve hot directly from the skillet.

Tips

Why You'll Love This

• Lower in saturated fat than a traditional pork sausage skillet
• A full serving of vegetables in every portion
• Great for meal prepping lunches as well as breakfast

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.