Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Sausage Vegetable Packets—a foolproof recipe that combines smoky sausage with vibrant, tender vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Wrapped in foil and cooked on the grill or in the oven, this dish features a medley of diced red potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and zucchini, all seasoned to perfection with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal cleanup, these perfectly portioned packets are a delicious, mess-free way to enjoy summer grilling or cozy oven-baked goodness. Ideal for busy families or outdoor enthusiasts, this versatile recipe makes for effortless cooking and a stunning presentation right out of the foil. Keywords: sausage vegetable packets, foil packet recipes, easy grilled dinners, one-pan meals, healthy weeknight recipes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the vegetables by dicing the potatoes, slicing the bell peppers into strips, and cutting the zucchini into rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sliced smoked sausage to the bowl with the vegetables.
Drizzle the olive oil over the sausage and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cut four sheets of foil, each approximately 12x18 inches. If using parchment-lined foil, ensure the parchment side faces up.
Divide the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing it in the center of each sheet.
Fold the foil over the mixture, bringing the edges together. Seal the edges tightly to form a packet, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking.
Place the foil packets on the preheated grill or on a baking sheet if using the oven. Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is heated through.
Carefully open the foil packets (beware of hot steam) and serve directly from the packet for easy cleanup. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
Calories |
1773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3961 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3948 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.