Grilled Sausages with Peppers

Name: Grilled Sausages with Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small green pepper, julienned; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash salt; Dash pepper; 2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each); 2 brat buns, split; Spicy brown mustard, optional

A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes these grilled sausages unique. They're great with homemade French fries for a quick meal. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash salt
Dash pepper
2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
2 brat buns, split
Spicy brown mustard, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally. Serve in buns with pepper mixture; if desired, top with mustard.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without mustard): 488 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1002mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.