Description
Bright, savory, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet combines smoky turkey sausage and smoked turkey bacon with colorful vegetables and melty plant-based cheese for a quick, hearty, and nutritious morning meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a flavorful, balanced start to your day with minimal fuss and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Protein
- Smoked turkey sausage – 8 oz, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Smoked turkey bacon – 4 slices, chopped
Vegetables
- Bell peppers – 1 cup, chopped
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic (natural) – 2 cloves, minced
- Spinach – 2 cups, rinsed
- Potatoes – 2 medium, cubed
Dairy Alternatives
- Plant-based cheese (plant-based) – 1 cup, shredded
Seasonings and Others
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) – 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar (natural) – 1 tbsp
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Natural gelling agent – a pinch
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the smoked turkey sausage and smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Chop bell peppers and onion, mince the garlic (natural), cube the potatoes evenly, and rinse the spinach thoroughly to ensure freshness.
- Cook the Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, creating a crispy and hearty base.
- Brown the Sausage and Bacon: Add the smoked turkey sausage and smoked turkey bacon pieces to the skillet with the potatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the meat releases its smoky aroma and begins to brown.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic (natural). Cook until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent, allowing gentle caramelization to bring out sweetness.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Mix in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Drizzle apple cider vinegar (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) over the mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of natural gelling agent to maintain the perfect skillet texture.
- Melt the Plant-Based Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded plant-based cheese generously over the skillet. Cover the pan briefly to allow the cheese to melt into a creamy, cohesive finish, blending all flavors beautifully.
Notes
- Pre-cook the potatoes by boiling briefly before frying to reduce cooking time and achieve more tender bites.
- Use a heavy-bottom skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning while creating a nice crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook ingredients in batches if necessary to maintain texture and proper caramelization.
- Finish with fresh chopped parsley or chives just before serving for a burst of color and flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to taste; adding extra vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) can deepen the savory notes quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Twenty-eight g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: smoked turkey sausage, breakfast skillet, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, quick breakfast, healthy breakfast, one-pan meal, gluten free