Grilled Summer Veggies with Chicken Sausage

chicken sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is leaner and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often cheaper and provides a similar tang.

Cut summer squash into rounds and slice zucchini.

Place the sliced vegetables into a gallon size Ziplock bag.

Add red bell pepper and red onion to the bag.

Include grape tomatoes and green beans in the bag, adjusting the amount of green beans as needed.

Add chicken sausage (shm 100 calorie Italian chicken brats) to the bag.

Prepare a marinade with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and sugar, whisking it together.

Add minced fresh oregano and basil to the marinade and mix well.

Pour the marinade over the vegetables and sausage in the Ziplock bag, ensuring everything is coated.

Seal the bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Use a grill pan to grill the marinated mixture, or create a foil packet if a grill pan is not available.

Pour the marinated mixture into the grill pan, ensuring it doesn't drip.

Grill the mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.

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