‘Sausage’ and Pepper Heroes
If you prefer a spicier dish, add a minced fresh hot chili when adding the bell peppers.
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If you prefer a spicier dish, add a minced fresh hot chili when adding the bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. soy Italian 'sausage' links, cut into thirds
- 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 6 medium bell peppers (3 each green and red, or 2 each green, red and yellow),cut into long strips
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 6 small hero rolls, split
Preparation
Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ‘sausage’ pieces and cook, turning often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar until well combined. Cover and cook until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Spoon into hero rolls and serve open-faced.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 456
- Carbohydrate Content 77 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 161 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g