Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

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Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is a hearty, savory dish featuring sliced Italian sausage (often a mix of sweet and hot varieties), bell peppers, and onions, typically sautéed or simmered together in a tomato-based sauce or with garlic and herbs. It's a classic staple of Italian-American cuisine, particularly popular in the Northeastern United States, often served on a hoagie roll or alongside pasta or polenta.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the sausage and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the peppers, onions, and any added sauce or bread. A typical serving (about 1 cup of the sausage and vegetable mixture, without a roll) provides a good source of iron, vitamin C from the peppers, and B vitamins, with a calorie range roughly between 300-500 calories depending on the sausage type and cooking oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved street food and festival staple, especially at Italian-American feasts like the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City. Nutritionally, while the sausage provides protein and fat, the bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, which can help with iron absorption from the meat.