Description
These Grilled Italian Sausage Veggie Foil Packets are an effortless and delicious summer dinner featuring Italian sausage and a medley of colorful vegetables. Cooked together in foil on the grill, this recipe creates a juicy, savory meal with vibrant Italian flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to create the perfect cooking environment for the foil packets, ensuring a nicely cooked meal.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sliced Italian sausage, halved baby potatoes, chopped red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes for a colorful and hearty mix.
- Season: Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Toss everything well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Divide the mixture evenly among four large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold and seal each packet tightly to trap steam and flavors during grilling.
- Grill the Packets: Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Check Doneness: Carefully open one foil packet to check if the potatoes are tender and the sausage is cooked through; be cautious of escaping steam.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and serve each packet with lemon wedges for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into smaller pieces for even cooking alongside the sausage.
- Substitute Italian sausage with chicken or turkey sausage as a leaner option.
- Add mushrooms, corn, or green beans to the packets for more vegetable variety.
- Open foil packets carefully to avoid hot steam burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
