Keto Sausage and Peppers Recipe
This Keto Sausage and Peppers recipe is a flavorful low-carb meal featuring Italian sausage slow-cooked with bell peppers, onions, and seasoned tomatoes. It's a simple, hearty dish perfect for an easy dinner that's both satisfying and keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Open the can of diced tomatoes and set aside.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the Italian sausage in the crockpot. Add the sliced bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly inside the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the sausage and peppers hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and color.
Notes
- You can choose sweet or spicy Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.
- If you don't have a crockpot, you can cook this recipe on the stovetop using a covered skillet over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- For added depth of flavor, brown the sausage in a pan before placing it in the crockpot.
- Fresh basil adds a nice fresh touch but can be substituted with dried basil if needed.
- Ensure the diced tomatoes do not contain added sugar to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/keto-sausage-and-peppers-recipe/
