MEAL OF THE DAY!!

Sausage and Peppers:

Non-Bariatric Servings: 4 | Bariatric Servings: 6


Today's #mealoftheday is a very easy but very tasty sausage and pepper dish! The longest cook time you will have will be the veggies! This is a great dinner for the family or a meal prep for the rest of the week. Try this and tel me what you think!
Ingredients:
1 Package sliced turkey or chicken sausage
1 medium onion sliced
2 different colored bell peppers sliced
*optional: ground pepper, garlic powder to taste.






Stove-top Directions:
Heat sliced sausages in pan to release juices. 
Add onions and peppers, cook until onions are translucent or smell sweet. 

Grill Directions:
Place foil on top grill rack add onions and peppers. Cool until onions are translucent or smell sweet. 
Cook sausages until heated through. 

Enjoy!! 

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