Honey Garlic Kielbasa with Vegetables (Printable)

Smoky kielbasa and colorful vegetables in 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 tablespoons honey
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside on a plate.
02 - In the same skillet, add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, baby carrots, and snap peas if using. 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.
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 glazed with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • You get a complete meal with protein and colorful veggies in just 40 minutes
  • The honey garlic glaze creates this restaurant quality coating that makes everything taste better
  • Its one of those rare dishes that actually improves as leftovers
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of browning the kielbasa separately or you will miss out on those crispy caramelized edges
  • The sauce will seem thin at first but thickens beautifully as it heats through and coats everything
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly
  • Pat the kielbasa dry before slicing for better browning

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