Quick One Pot Broccoli and Sausage Recipe
A great meal doesn’t have to be complex or take forever to cook. And this broccoli and sausage recipe is a great reminder of that. It can be cooked in less than 30 minutes!
Total Servings: 2
Total Cost for All Ingredients: $18.18
Cost Per Serving: $9.09
Table of Contents
Ingredients & Costs*
8.8 oz whole grain brown rice ($2.18)
1 hot smoked sausage ($3.98)
1 orange bell pepper ($1.48)
1 yellow bell pepper ($1.48)
1 broccoli head ($1.26)
1 can mixed vegetables, drained ($0.96)
Olive oil ($5.78)
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*Food costs may vary and can change over time. The prices listed were the current prices of these ingredients when this recipe was made for this post. Almost all our ingredients are purchased from Walmart as we live in a small town without any other options. If you notice a significant price difference, please let us know at hello@freshgains.com we can update this post.
FAQs About Cooking One Pot Broccoli and Sausage
Can I use a different type of meat?
This recipe also works great with chicken. If you use chicken instead of sausage, you’ll want to cut it into pieces that are about 1-inch big. You’d want to add the chicken to the olive oil before any other ingredients are added and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side. Then proceed with the remanding ingredients as listed in the recipe.
Is it okay to use frozen vegetables?
Frozen vegetables will certainly work with this recipe. Just be mindful that frozen veggies may take a bit longer to cook than fresh veggies do.
What can you serve with this recipe?
There’s no shortage of options in terms of what you can serve with this broccoli and sausage dish. It all depends on what you’re a fan of. For instance, you can serve it with pasta if you want something more filling, but it can also be served over a bed of quinoa or rice. If you want to keep it on the lighter side, this recipe goes great with a side salad or fruit salad.
How to safely store and reheat leftovers?
Leftovers will stay in good condition for up to four days if you keep them in an airtight container in your refrigerator. When it’s time to eat, reheat the dish in a skillet on medium heat. Add a bit of water to prevent it from drying out. You can reheat this meal in the microwave.
Is it possible to meal prep this recipe?
Yes, this dish is perfect for meal prepping because it reheats really well in just the microwave. Just be sure to refrigerate it in an airtight container once it’s cooked. If you’re planning to use this recipe for meal prep, I would recommend refrigerating the dish in separate airtight containers (I use glass Ello meal prep containers) for an easy grab-and-go option.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe can be made vegetarian friendly. You can replace the sausage with plant-based sausage or a different food like eggplant. To make up for any loss of protein, you can add beans or chickpeas in the dish as well.
Tips to Make This Meal Even More Delicious
Consider your veggie options: This recipe can be mixed with a wide range of veggies, so you can incorporate onions, zucchini, bell peppers, and many more. This recipe is perfect for getting rid of any veggies you have that may go bad soon. Instead of letting them go bad, toss them into the skillet as well!
Use the right type of sausage: I’ve made this recipe with many different types of sausage: beef, polska kielbasa, andouille, turkey, Cajun and hot. I’ve yet to be disappointed. Make sure you use the type of sausage that you enjoy the most.
Elevate the recipe with seasoning: If you’re looking to add even more flavor to this dish, you can start with a simple dash of salt and pepper. Then consider adding garlic, Italian, or Cajun seasoning to satisfy your taste buds with even more flavor. When I use additional seasonings, I typically add 2 tsp. But you can go higher or lower depending on your own flavor preferences.
Make it saucy: I also love this recipe as a stir fry using Kikkoman stir fry sauce. Instead of using olive oil, place the full contents of the sauce in the pan, heat it up and add the ingredients as directed in the recipe listed here.
Quick One Pot Broccoli and Sausage Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Large 5+ Quart Cooker Pan with Lid
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz whole grain brown rice cooked as directed
- 14 oz hot smoked sausage
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 head of broccoli
- 15 oz can of mixed vegetables drained
- 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes drained
- olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the smoked sausage, dice the bell peppers, cut the broccoli into florets, open and drain the cans of mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes.
- Prepare whole grain brown rice as directed on the product packaging. You can wait until closer to the end to prepare the rice if it's being microwaved.
- Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add smoked sausage, diced bell peppers, broccoli florets and mixed vegetables until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Mix periodically while cooking.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes then cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Continue mixing periodically while cooking.
- Prepare meal prep containers by lining the bottom of each container with 1/2 of the prepared rice. Then add the ingredients from the skillet over top the rice.
