Meatless Italian Sausage & Peppers

Italian sausage and peppers is a classic dish in Italian-American cuisine, often served on a hoagie roll as a sandwich.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Meatless Italian Sausage & Peppers

Cooking Method: Saute Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Meatless Italian Sausage
• 2 cup Bell Peppers
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the meatless Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the sausage into crumbles.
3. Add the bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the peppers start to soften.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.