Honey Garlic Kielbasa with Vegetables (Print View)
Smoky kielbasa and fresh vegetables in a sweet honey garlic glaze, cooked in one skillet for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved
07 - 1 cup snap peas (optional)
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp honey
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ½ tsp paprika
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3–4 minutes until nicely browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add all prepared vegetables to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 6–8 minutes until just tender-crisp.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
04 - Return browned kielbasa to the skillet with vegetables. Pour honey garlic sauce evenly over the mixture. Toss everything together to coat thoroughly.
05 - Cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until everything is heated through and evenly glazed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sticky glaze transforms ordinary sausage and vegetables into something extraordinary
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
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- Do not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of getting those nice browned edges
- The sauce thickens quickly so keep an eye on it during the final minutes to prevent burning
03 -
- Cast iron skillets give the best browning but any large heavy pan works
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day