Ingredients
4 Italian-style chicken sausages
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, halved and sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional addition: pitted green olives or capers for briny depth
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Pat sausage dry and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown sausage slices, 3-4 minutes
Push sausage to the center of the pan, add onions and garlic, sauté 5 minutes
Add peppers, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil; cook 5-7 minutes until softened
Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer 10-15 minutes
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving
Notes
Brown sausage first for enhanced flavor
Adjust herbs to match your preferred Mediterranean profile
Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days
Optional: Add 1/4 cup vegetable broth during simmer to adjust moisture level
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy/Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 4500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg