Honey Garlic Kielbasa Vegetables (Print Version)
Smoky kielbasa and colorful vegetables in a luscious honey garlic glaze
# What You 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ½ tsp paprika
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and sauté for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add all prepared vegetables. 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 well combined.
04 - Return browned kielbasa to the skillet with vegetables. Pour honey garlic sauce evenly over everything. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
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 Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup takes literally three minutes
- The honey garlic glaze turns ordinary vegetables into something your family will actually fight over
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the kielbasa or it will steam instead of brown
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens quickly in the final minutes
03 -
- Preheat your pan properly before adding the kielbasa for the best sear
- Slice your vegetables evenly so they all finish cooking at the same time