Holiday Market Keto Skillet (Printable)
A hearty skillet blending smoky sausage, fresh vegetables, and warm spices for a wholesome low-carb dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 3.5 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
07 - 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
→ Fats & Flavor
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/2 tsp dried sage
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
03 - Add minced garlic, dried thyme, sage, smoked paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return sausage to the skillet and toss with vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
05 - Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dish packs festive holiday flavors without the carbs, perfect for keto and gluten-free friends.
- The medley of colorful vegetables keeps each bite fresh and exciting, making it a weeknight favorite.
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- Don&t rush the browning of the sausage—it builds the flavor foundation for your whole dish.
- Adding the spinach last ensures it doesn&t turn to mush and keeps its nourishing vibrancy.
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- If you prefer milder sausage, turkey kielbasa works wonderfully without sacrificing flavor.
- The secret to that perfect crispy edge is not overcrowding the pan during the initial sausage sear.