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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, italian sausage, quick and easy meals, Sausage, weeknight dinner, weeknight meal
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
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ 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 ½ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ¼ 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