Sausage and Peppers

This Low Carb Italian Sausage and Peppers dish combines savory sausage with colorful bell peppers, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s packed with flavor and low in carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) - 300 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
3. Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
5. Stir the sausage and vegetables together, then season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until everything is well combined.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers and onions.

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