Description
Savor a quick and vibrant dish of sausage, peppers, and onions that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Italian sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion, sautéing until they soften, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add zucchini or eggplant for extra vegetables.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute with plant-based sausages or hearty mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg