Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner is a winter warmer that’s ready in 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping the veggies crispy is to cook them separately. The result? A cozy, hearty meal that’s better than takeout. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe and Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Recipe.

What You'll Need for Cozy One-Pan 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 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 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: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Red pepper flakes

How to Make Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium 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 1 tbsp olive oil. Add broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Add cooked kielbasa and veggies back to the skillet. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Storing & Reheating Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can slice the kielbasa and prep the veggies a day ahead.

Freezing Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lower-carb version, substitute the honey with a low-carb sweetener.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kielbasa with chicken sausage or smoked sausage.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the entire dish ahead of time and reheat before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

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

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium 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 1 tbsp olive oil. Add broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Add cooked kielbasa and veggies back to the skillet. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lower-carb version, substitute the honey with a low-carb sweetener.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kielbasa with chicken sausage or smoked sausage.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the entire dish ahead of time and reheat before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can slice the kielbasa and prep the veggies a day ahead.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

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

Cozy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy One-Pan 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!