Stir-frys are one of my biggest mommy hacks. They are full of flavor, only take one pan to make, and come together in just minutes for a fast and simple meal.
This summer squash sausage stir-fry is especially good as a seasonal recipe when squash and zucchini are in season because they are so inexpensive at the store. This recipe can be made in one pan quickly for a busy night and customized with different flavors by adding homemade spice blends.
Also, since this is a sausage-based recipe, it makes a great quick breakfast that is egg-free, dairy-free, and a good source of protein and vegetables.
As with any stir-fry, customize to your preferences with spices. You can even mix up the meats or vegetables to suit your favorites and what you have on hand.
Sausage and Summer Squash Stir-Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage links
- 2 onions
- 3 medium summer squash (or zucchini)
- 1 TBSP butter
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp basil
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into thin slices.
- Brown them in a large skillet or wok until well cooked and browned.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Slice the onion into thin slices and saute until soft.
- While the onions are cooking, peel and slice the summer squash.
- Add the summer squash, butter, and spices to the onions.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the squash is soft.
- Return the sausage to the pan and cook until heated.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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We make stir-frys pretty often and even make them for breakfast since they are easy, fast, and nutritious. Some of our other favorites are:
- Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Apple chicken Stir-Fry
- Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry
- Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
What’s your favorite “one pan” meal? Tell me in the comments below!
I’m curious at why the summer squash needs to be peeled? I’ve always left it on in my recipes.
I treated the sausage as a separate component from the outset. I started the cooking the sausage immediately (approx. 5 inch slices). Once the sausage was browned in the pan, I took out the cutting board and sliced the sausages into quarter inch chunks. I immediately put the sausages on a baking sheet and broiled them on low. Then I integrated the sausage into the recipe.
This looks so good ( and easy too!) It just seems to me like it needs something else… Maybe another kind of veggie, or even something sweet like pineapples or cut up apples… Hmm…I’ll have to think about it.
Hi! this looks great! just wondering how many people this recipe is meant to serve? Thanks again!
It would probably serve 6-8 for one meal. There are six of us (four kids though) and it is one full meal and sides for another meal.
wow! can’t wait to try it…we have squash coming out our ears from our garden and I always need new recipes!
wow! can’t wait to try it…we have squash coming out our ears from our garden and I always need new recipes!
I love sausage and kale. I slice the sausage and brown it in the pan, along with onions and garlic (usually in bacon fat), add in a splash of chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes and kale. Throw a lid on until the kale cooks down, let it simmer until we’re ready to eat. Soooo flavorful and easy!
I do something similar for a quick one pan meal. Saute sausage and add in thinly sliced onion and cabbage. When the cabbage cooks I season with salt, pepper and vinegar.
Where do you find nitrite free sausage? I cannot find it at Kroger.Maybe on my next trip to alt doc 60 mi away we will go to health food store-we lost our local health food store due to economy.
I was able to find at our store here, but I’ve also ordered online from US Wellness Meats before.
Target has some delicious nitrite/nitrate free sausages to choose from.
I stir fry it along w/ an onion & a variety of colored peppers & it’s delicious!
Aidells is nitrate free!
You could saute` the yellow squash and onion in coconut oil too. I seem to use more and more coconut oil and less butter anymore.