Honey Garlic Kielbasa with Vegetables (Printable)
Smoky kielbasa and colorful vegetables tossed in a luscious honey garlic glaze
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 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 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp paprika
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3-4 minutes until evenly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
02 - Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, baby carrots, and snap peas to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika until well combined and smooth.
04 - Return browned kielbasa to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour honey garlic sauce over the entire mixture. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
05 - Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and evenly coated with the glaze. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey garlic glaze creates this gorgeous sticky coating that makes even simple vegetables taste like they came from a restaurant
- Everything cooks in one skillet so you get maximum flavor with minimal cleanup
- It is one of those forgiving meals where you can swap in whatever vegetables you have in the crisper drawer
02 -
- Do not overcrowd your skillet or the vegetables will steam instead of getting those nice browned edges
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools slightly, so do not panic if it looks thin at first
- Honey can burn easily over high heat, so keep the temperature at medium or slightly below
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly
- Preheat your skillet properly before adding the kielbasa for the best sear
- Taste a piece of vegetable with the sauce before serving and adjust with more honey or soy sauce if needed