Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions
Italian Sausage with Onions and Bell Peppers - this is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is great as a sandwich or over greens or your favorite grain.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 Italian turkey or pork sausages (4 ounces each) (see note)
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 5 Italian turkey or pork sausages and brown well on all sides. Remove sausages from skillets and place on a plate.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers and cook until beginning to soften and brown. Add 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken stock or water.
- Return the sausages to skillet, and cover. Cook until sausages are cooked through to 165°F and the stock has reduced, about 5-10 minutes (5 minutes if sausages are cut in half lengthwise). Serve with potatoes, on a roll or with your favorite grain.
Notes
If you're really in a rush, cut the sausages in half lengthwise (as show in pictures). This will allow them to cook more quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 14mg
