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An Easy Recipe For Sausage, with Peppers, Onion, & Garlic In The Oven
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Sausage dishes are an easy, affordable, and tasty option for dinner. This easy recipe for sausage with peppers, onion, and garlic is no exception. This dish is quick and simple to prepare, and the oven does most of the work for you, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
California is home to some of the best bell peppers, onions, and garlic in the world. The state’s warm and sunny climate and fertile soil allow these vegetables to grow to their full potential, resulting in sweet and flavorful produce that is perfect for adding to dishes like this easy recipe for sausage.
When using California-grown peppers, onions, and garlic in this recipe, you can expect sweet and savory flavors that will elevate the taste of your sausage dish to the next level.
How do bell peppers grow in California?
We recently met with Tim Baloian of Baloian Farms to chat about how bell peppers grow in California.
Click here to read this article about bell peppers.
You could opt for traditional pork sausage, or you can try using chicken sausage with Italian seasonings for a lighter and healthier option. Chicken sausage is a good source of protein and is lower in fat and calories compared to pork sausage. Using chicken sausage with Italian seasonings adds a burst of flavor to the dish and pairs well with the peppers, onion, and garlic.
There are endless variations of this easy recipe for sausage, so feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables and seasonings to create your own unique twist on the dish.
How to serve this easy recipe for sausage with peppers, onion, and garlic.
Serve this flavorful sausage and vegetable medley hot out of the oven on a bun, or with your choices of sides, such as roasted sweetpotatoes or a simple green salad, for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Hungry for more recipes inspired by Calfornia grown bell peppers?
Sweet peppers are “in season” eight months out of the year in California. This means they are a great option for dinner and simple snacks most of the year. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that showcase California-grown bell peppers.
Mini Stuffed Peppers with Walnuts and Pepper Jack Cheese
This easy appetizer is perfect for your next party. Be sure to bring along a bottle of California Zinfandel – it pairs beautifully with our Mini Stuffed Peppers!
Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers
This Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe is endlessly customizable (read: leftover friendly), super quick and totally delicious. What more could you ask for?
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Chicken Sausage, with Peppers, Onion, & Garlic
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 large cloves garlic thinly sliced or minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Calabrian chile flakes or red pepper flakes
- 3 bell peppers, red, yellow, and green sliced into thin strips
- 1 large yellow onion sliced thin
- 4 Italian Chicken Sausages, plant-based sausages, andouille sausage, or your sausage of choice.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line 1 large or 2 small baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and Calabrian pepper flakes.
- Add the sliced peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Nestle the sausages into the peppers and onions then transfer everything to the oven.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sausages are cooked thoroughly.
- Serve hot over a bed of leafy greens or stuffed into toasted sausage rolls with desired condiments.
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