Description
This easy Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet is a quick and nutritious morning meal packed with vibrant vegetables, savory smoked turkey sausage, and plant-based flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a balanced, flavorful start to your day with minimal cleanup and customizable options to suit any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Sausage
- 8 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced into rounds or half-moons
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup colorful bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese (plant-based), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice the smoked turkey sausage into rounds or half-moons for even cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and fork-tender.
- Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: Add smoked turkey sausage slices to the skillet with potatoes and cook until edges begin to crisp. Then add the red onion, garlic, and bell peppers, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors combine.
- Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Stir in fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking just until spinach wilts and tomatoes release juices, adding fresh contrast to the savory base.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle plant-based cheese (plant-based) over the skillet, cover briefly to allow melting, then remove and serve immediately. Enjoy warm and satisfying flavors.
Notes
- Parboil potatoes beforehand to reduce cooking time and retain texture.
- Use a cast iron skillet for optimal heat retention and browning.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed for a good sear.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil just before serving for bright flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasonings to balance savory and sweet notes as you cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: smoked turkey sausage, breakfast skillet, quick breakfast, gluten free, plant-based cheese, easy morning meal
