Smoked Sausage with Peppers and Onion

This month I had the pleasure of browsing through the recipes by the very person who gave us The Secret Recipe Club – April of Angels Homestead! Some recipes of hers that I enjoyed included a festive Shamrock Pizza for St. Patrick’s Day, Creamy Salsa Verde, and even a recipe for 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes using just banana and egg whites. She also just celebrated her 4th blogiversary last week, so head on over and check out her blog (there’s even a giveaway).

I chose to make her recipe for smoked sausage with bell peppers and onion. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and couldn’t be easier, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Caramelize the peppers and onion, then add the sausage until heated through. There is no need for a sauce and just some garlic for seasoning. The sweet bell peppers, onion and smoked sausage bring plenty of flavor and moisture all on their own.

Two years ago: Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto

Three years ago: Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Quesadillas

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONION

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb. package smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 Tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onions, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
2. Add the smoked sausage and garlic and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until warmed through and well blended, about 5 minutes.
3. Taste for seasonings and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Source: Adapted slightly from Angels Homestead.