Vegan Sausage and Peppers
This easy vegan sausage and peppers is the perfect 30-minute weeknight meal. This vegan sausage and peppers is gluten free, vegan, dairy free, low fat, and can be easily made low carb. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, including vegan sausages, a bell pepper, an onion, tomato sauce, and tomato flavored rice or risotto.
Ingredients
- 4 Italian vegan sausages sliced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups rice
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In an oven safe large skillet, brown the vegan sausages over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-10 minutes. Add to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and rice.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storing in the fridge
To store the vegan sausage and peppers in the fridge, simply place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Storing in the freezer
To store the vegan sausage and peppers in the freezer, simply place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating
To reheat the vegan sausage and peppers, simply thaw it overnight in the refrigerator if it is frozen. Then, bake the casserole at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-30 minutes, or until it is heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1255mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2479IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
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