Meatless Italian Sausage & Peppers

Italian sausage and peppers is a classic Italian-American dish that originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It is a popular street food in cities like New York and Chicago.

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: 12.

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Meatless Italian Sausage & Peppers

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Italian Cuisine, Lunch, Main Dish 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: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 link Meatless Italian Sausage
• 2 medium Bell Peppers
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatless Italian sausage and cook until browned.
3. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
5. Return the sausage to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 15g30%

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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.