Simple & Flavorful Easy Sausage and Peppers (Keto, One-Pan & Quick Meal!)
Whip up a quick and satisfying meal with this Easy Sausage and Peppers Recipe! Sliced turkey smoked sausage is browned with colorful bell peppers and crisp-tender green beans, seasoned perfectly, and cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. It’s a fantastic low-carb, high-protein, and gluten-free dinner that’s bursting with flavor!
Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 (about 8-10 ounce) pre-cooked turkey smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds (KETO NOTE: Check for no added sugar or fillers)
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into thin strips
- 1 ½ cups green beans, cleaned and halved (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Equipment:
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula or tongs
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the smoked turkey sausage into ½-inch thick rounds. Core, seed, and slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Clean and halve the green beans.
- Brown Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced turkey smoked sausage to the hot pan.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is nicely browned and slightly crispy on both sides. Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
- Sauté Veggies: Add the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and green beans to the same skillet with the remaining oil/fat.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp (cooked through but still retain a slight bite) and fragrant.
- Season & Combine: Sprinkle the cooked vegetables with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Return the browned sausage to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve & Enjoy! Remove from heat and serve warm immediately.
Tips for Success:
- Sausage Choice: Ensure your smoked turkey sausage is genuinely low-carb and free of added sugars or excessive fillers. You can also use other keto-friendly pre-cooked sausages like kielbasa, chicken sausage, or even fresh Italian sausage (brown and crumble first).
- Veggie Tenderness: Adjust cooking time for vegetables to your preference. Cook longer for softer veggies, less time for more crispness.
- One-Pan Convenience: This recipe is fantastic for minimal cleanup since everything cooks in one pan.
- Customization: Feel free to add other keto-friendly vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or asparagus. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or red pepper flakes for more flavor or heat.
- Serving Suggestions: This dish is a complete meal on its own. For a heartier option, serve with cauliflower rice or a simple side salad.
Storage: Store any leftover Easy Sausage and Peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification
- High Protein: Yes, this recipe is high in protein from the turkey sausage.
- Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is very low-carb. All ingredients are naturally low in carbohydrates.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet.
- Turkey Smoked Sausage: Crucial to check labels for hidden sugars or fillers, as some brands can contain them.
- Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, provided the turkey smoked sausage is certified gluten-free (most are, but always good to check).
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