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One-Skillet Onion and Pepper Kielbasa with Rice

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For a quick and easy meal, make one-skillet onion and pepper kielbasa with rice. Everything cooks in one pan, and it’s perfect with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet:
  • 1 lb kielbasa sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
For Serving:
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice reheated
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prep Everything – Slice the kielbasa, onions, and peppers. Mince the garlic.
  2. Sear the Kielbasa – Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Cook the Onions and Peppers – Add the onions and bell peppers to the skillet with the kielbasa. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Garlic in the Last 5 Minutes – Stir in the garlic and cook for the last 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Finish with Lemon – Turn off the heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the skillet. Stir everything together.
  6. Serve – Spoon the kielbasa, onions, and peppers over warm cooked rice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with hot sauce if you like a little heat.

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