Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

This easy honey garlic kielbasa and veggies dinner is crispy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the veggies crispy and the kielbasa perfectly browned. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe with Fresh Basil and Spice and Easy Kale and Apple Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing.

What You'll Need for Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds

How to Make Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and broccoli. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Pour the sauce over the veggies in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked kielbasa to the skillet. Stir to combine with the veggies and sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the kielbasa is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the veggies may lose some of their crispness.

Freezing Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

Freeze cooked and cooled leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a quick and easy side dish, serve this with some steamed rice or noodles.
• Best substitution: If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or brown sugar in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: You can slice the veggies and kielbasa ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce isn't thickening, cook it down for a few more minutes or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).

Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

20 minutes

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Total

30 minutes

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup broccoli florets

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and broccoli. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Pour the sauce over the veggies in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked kielbasa to the skillet. Stir to combine with the veggies and sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the kielbasa is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a quick and easy side dish, serve this with some steamed rice or noodles.
• Best substitution: If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or brown sugar in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: You can slice the veggies and kielbasa ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce isn't thickening, cook it down for a few more minutes or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked and cooled leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the veggies may lose some of their crispness.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!