Sausage and Peppers
The Sausage and Peppers delivers 18g protein and 262 calories per serving, keeping you lean while hitting daily protein. Four servings batch-prep quickly on the stovetop, making it a reliable rotate-in for busy training weeks. Use this as either a main course or protein-forward side to pad your evening macros.
Ingredients
- •Sausage, Chicken, Italian(340g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(10g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Optional For Serving: (Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil, Chopped Fresh Parsley, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Arrange the cut sausage, bell peppers, and onions in the center of the pan.
- 3Drizzle with the olive oil and red wine vinegar, then sprinkle with the garlic, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine, then arrange in a single layer.
- 4Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the peppers are as tender as you like, tossing once halfway through. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
262
calories
18g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 380 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
4 servings per batch · ~102g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sausage and Peppers have per serving?
Each serving contains 18g of protein and 262 calories with 15g fat and 14g carbs. The macro ratio keeps carbs moderate while maintaining a decent protein-to-calorie ratio.
How long does Sausage and Peppers take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 4 servings per batch, allowing you to prepare several dinners in one stovetop session. The simplicity of the dish means fast cooking and minimal prep work upfront.
Is Sausage and Peppers good for fat loss?
At 262 calories per serving with 18g protein, this recipe fits into most fat loss cutting protocols without exceeding typical daily calorie targets. The vegetable content also provides volume and nutrients within a restricted calorie frame.
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