Fresh zucchini, grilled corn, and sausage are quickly sautéed and tossed with a handful of spices to create this super easy one-skillet meal. This easy dinner is also known as, “What to do with the BBQ leftovers?”
I made this for the first time last year using a bunch of leftovers from a summer barbecue with friends. Ever since then, I intentionally throw some extra brats on the grill and I remember to save a few ears of corn too.
This tasty meal takes almost no effort to put together and it tastes fantastic. The sausage adds great flavor to the vegetables and the fresh zucchini is the perfect compliment to the grilled corn.
If you’re looking for more recipes to make the most of your zucchini harvest this year, check out a few more of our Summer Squash Recipe like Summer Squash with Bell Peppers and Onions or Roasted Patty Pan Squash. For a special treat, these Zucchini Fritters are a fantastic way to make the most of your summer’s harvest.
Spicy Sausage and Summer Squash Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 bratwurst sausages grilled, sliced about 1/4" thick
- 4 ears of corn grilled, cut from the cobs
- 3-4 Italian zucchini medium size, sliced about 1/4" thick
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- ½ - 1 teaspoon chili powder I used NM red chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini along with a tablespoon or two of water. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Cover with lid to steam slightly.
- Add the sliced sausage, corn, oregano and chili powder and heat on medium low until warm, about 2-3 minutes. Stir gently and coat well with the spices. When the zucchini is tender, but still crisp, the skillet is ready to eat. Sprinkle with parsley, just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
(Recipe originally published 8-6-2011 – notes updated 6-19-2014)
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Dzoli says
Very nice combination.For me this could be a meal:)
Loveandcalories says
Great combination of the "S"s….;)
Kitchen Belleicious says
This is the perfect summer meal to me! The spicy sausage and sweet summer squash! Delish and full of flavor
Cranberry Morning says
That looks delicious! I'm coming over. What time lunch?
Your comment on the cookbooks reminds me that I cleaned out some of my old cookbooks about a year ago. My daughter was horrified when she found out that I got rid of my old hippie cookbook. She would have loved it. Who would know??
Baking Holly says
I love just putting different things together, and everyone always looks at me like i'm crazy. Well I'm not crazy because YOU do it too! This looks fabulous!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
Looks like a great dish. A fantastic use for those delicious left overs. I am heading to Sprouts tomorrow in hopes of getting some of that amazing corn.
My Journey With Candida says
This sounds like a great way to use the last of the zucchini that is in my garden. I even have some sausage in the freezer.
LaMagicaZucca says
Wonderfull dish!!
is a very inviting and colorful recipe
blackbookkitchendiaries says
how lovely is this? 🙂 thank you for sharing this with us and for stopping by my blog. have a great day.
The Procrastobaker says
Loving the look of this I have to say! We have a nice lot of veggie growing in the garden at the moment so this would be a great way to utilise some of it, looks so flavoursome and simple too. Great recipe! 🙂
Kathleen says
What a clever and delicious looking recipe! Love skillet meals 😉
Victoria says
Great way to utilize summer squash, so plentiful right now 🙂
Marjie says
I love zucchini and summer squash! I can eat it raw or sauteed in butter with lots of pepper and a touch of salt, and never grow tired of it.
Grace In Full Measure says
Such a nice and colorful dish! And best of all, so easy to prep!
Pam says
What a delicious meal!
Pacheco Patty says
Oh I like this! You've photographed your dish beautifully;-)
no spring chicken says
Oh summer squash, wherefore art thou? I usually have people scrambling to bless me with their excess at this time of year. Hmmph. It looks delicious!
Blessings, Debbie
hobby baker says
Fabulous! My mom just brought me two bags of little zucchini and crooknecks, now I know what I will make with them. Thank you! ☺
North says
Cranberry Morning: Hippie cookbook? How long do they need to be tenderized?
I've made something just like this with onion rather than corn. Tasty combination!
clevermuffin.com says
We really are spoilt in summer with all these fresh and lovely foods. This looks delicious.