sausage quinoa skillet

One pan. Great at using up leftovers. Serves 4.

  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • 4 cloves minced garlic

  • 1/2 onion, minced

  • 1 zucchini or squash, chopped

  • 2 precooked skinless sausages, sliced

  • 1 cup of fresh or frozen sweet corn, peas, or carrots

  • 1/2 cup quinoa (1/2 cup before cooking)

  • 2 handfuls baby spinach or kale

  • black pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the garlic and onion until fragrant and onion has softened.

Cook the quinoa according to package directions.

In the skillet, add the zucchini/squash and the sausage. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sausage slices have just slightly browned.

Add the veggies and black pepper to taste. Stir until heated through. Add the spinach/kale and cook until just wilted. Add in the quinoa.

Serve with Parmesan cheese.