Italian Braised Turkey Sausages

Ingredients:

 

 

12oz red potatoes, unpeeled quartered and sliced 1/4" thick

3red or green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4" wide strips

1 onion, halved and sliced 1/2" thick

1/4c tomato paste

2T water

3 garlic cloves, minced

2t minced fresh oregano or 1/2t dried

1/4t red pepper flakes

1/4c chicken broth

1 1/2lb hot or sweet Italian turkey sausage

2T chopped fresh basil

sprinkle of salt and pepper

 

 

Directions:

 

 

Microwave potatoes, bell peppers, onion, tomato paste, water, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in covered bowl, stirring occasionally until veggies are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in broth, nestle sausage into slow cooker. Cover and cook until sausage and veggies are tender. 3-4 hours on low.

 

Transfer sausage to serving platter, stir basil into vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon veggie mixture over sausage and serve.

 

 

 

Serves 4

 

Calories 280

Fat 11g

Sat Fat 2.5g

Cholesterol 75mg

Carbs 28g

Protein 23g

Fiber 5g

Sodium 1040mg