Grilled Italian Sausage Veggies in Foil

PaulaG's Note:

This makes a fantastic summer meal with minimal clean-up. With the abundance of fresh vegetables, this is a meal itself served with garlic bread. The okra pods and mushrooms are both listed as optional. You may add one or both or leave them out.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 Italian turkey sausage links
• 1 medium zucchini , cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium summer squash , cut into 1-inch slices
• ½ medium bell pepper , sliced
• ½ medium onion , cut into wedges
• 6 -10 okra pods , steam cut off, cut into 1 inch lengths (optional)
• ½ cup mushroom , quartered (optional)
• 4 -6 garlic cloves , peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Place the sausages in a small amount of water and bring to a boil; boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until they are no longer pink; remove from water and allow to cool slightly.
2. Mix together the vegetables, oil and seasonings.
3. Tear 2 sheets of foil (10x10inch), divide the prepared vegetables among the foil sheets, slice the sausages into 1 inch lengths and place on top.
4. Season each packet with salt and pepper to taste, bring foil up to center and fold over several times, sealing well; fold in ends and seal.
5. Preheat grill, place packets on grill and cook 10 minutes, turn over and cook an additional 10 minutes.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Michelle S.]

Fabulous no fuss, no muss meal!! I did a few things differently, I forgot fresh garlic at the store so I had to use garlic powder. I also decided to cut each sausage link into 3 sections and add it into the packet uncook, that way I cut back on the olive oil and the juices from the sausage permeated everything. I also played with the veggies. I cut the squashes into strips, added some raw potato strips (to make it stodgier for the husband), chunked a red pepper, and added halved baby carrots. I double wrapped them in foil and cooked over medium coals for 30 minutes, turning three times. It was amazing!!! the onions and potatoes carmelized a bit and the juices from the sausages along with the spices was perfect!! I will be making this little gem often, I promise you.

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

This is the hit of the summer! This is a 10 star on all fronts, the use of fresh garden veggies, the sausage (which ours was just made!) and the minimal clean-up makes this a clear winner! I didn't have okra, but other then that, followed exactly. I chunked all the veggies the same size, and used heavy foil to wrap it up. I then went to the garden to finish up, came back, turned/ and let is go on the other side for about 10 minutes, grabbed a plate and oh here we come! :) Made for Smokin' Hot! Diabetic Forum 2011

[Starlita]

This was really good! I just grilled the vegies in the foil and the sausages outside of the foil on the grill. I omitted the mushrooms (since I've lost my taste for them), didn't have any okra in it either and I didn't have any oregano. I used fresh parsley and it turned out GREAT!... Even though things were changed up a bit. Yummy vegies!