Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers: A Flavorful Delight!
Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers is a flavorful dish featuring savory turkey sausage paired with sautéed onions and bell peppers, seasoned with fragrant herbs and served hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread or hoagie rolls (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the sausage is cooked through, add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot, either on its own or in crusty bread or hoagie rolls for a delicious sandwich.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish is great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg