Description
Grilled Sausage With Peppers and Onions is a flavorful and easy dish featuring Italian sausages grilled to perfection alongside tender, charred bell peppers and onions. This classic, hearty meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining and can be served with toasted rolls or your favorite side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausages
- 6 mild or hot Italian sausages
Vegetables
- 2 green bell peppers
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 Vidalia or yellow onions
Seasonings and Oil
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat and place a grill pan on it, allowing the pan to heat for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Vegetables: Core and slice the red and green bell peppers. Peel and slice the onions. Place all the vegetables into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat evenly.
- Grill Sausages: Place the sausages on the hot grill pan. Grill them for 2 to 3 minutes per side until slightly charred and fully cooked through. Remove the sausages and place them on a plate, tenting with foil to keep warm.
- Grill Vegetables: Add the prepared peppers and onions to the grill pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the edges become nicely charred and the vegetables are tender. Remove from the grill pan.
- Serve: Serve the grilled sausages with the peppers and onions on the side. This dish pairs well with toasted rolls or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- This dish is great for quick weeknight meals or casual entertaining because of its simplicity and flavor.
- You can use either mild or spicy Italian sausages depending on your spice preference.
- For a complete meal, serve the sausage and peppers on crusty rolls or alongside a fresh salad.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the grill pan with a cast iron skillet and cook on the stovetop for similar results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 631 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1234 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 128 mg
