Grilled Sausages with Cranberries and Orange Garnish
Juicy grilled sausages paired with a bright, tangy cranberry-orange relish and served over fresh kale. A quick, colorful weeknight dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 4 links Italian sausages
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 whole orange
- 4 cups kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill the 4 sausages, turning often, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F), about 12-15 minutes.
- 2
While sausages cook, zest and juice the orange. In a small saucepan, combine the orange zest, 2 tbsp juice, 1 cup cranberries, and 1 tbsp honey. Cook over medium, stirring, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, massage the 4 cups kale with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt until leaves are tender and slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Slice the grilled sausages on the bias. Serve over the kale, topped with the warm cranberry-orange sauce and extra orange slices if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Small saucepan
- Large bowl
- Knife and cutting board
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