Sausage and Peppers

This classic Italian-American dish is made with lean turkey sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all cooked together in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Features:

• Lean turkey sausage for a healthier option
• Colorful bell peppers and onions for added nutrients
• Flavorful tomato sauce for a delicious taste

Benefits:

• Provides a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and whole grains (if served with pasta or rice)
• Low in calories and fat compared to traditional sausage and peppers dishes
• Easy to make and perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner

TIME TO PREPARE 15 minutes COOK TIME 15 minutes		SERVING 4 PREPARED BY

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups andouille sausage (396g)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup carrot
• 1 cup red bell pepper
• 1 cup potato cut into wedges
• ½ cup onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
• ¼ cup green onion, sliced, for garnish
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. In a large pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the sliced sausages, carrot and potato wedges for about 5 or 6 minutes or until they are browned on all sides. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and place them aside.
3. Return the skillet to heat and set the heat to medium-high. Add the last of the olive oil.
4. In the pan, add the onions and peppers; season with Italian seasoning and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp and tender.
5. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for a minute.
6. Add the sausages, carrot and potato to the skillet and heat thoroughly for one minute.
7. Taste for pepper and salt, and then adjust accordingly.
8. Add pepper flakes, green onions, parsley, or basil as garnish.
9. Serve and enjoy.

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