Nickel Allergy Friendly Paleo Italian Sausage & Peppers Skillet

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Nickel Allergy Friendly Paleo Italian Sausage & Peppers Skillet

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the skillet

1 ½ lb italian-style pork sausage links (no fillers sugar or added sugar)
H-E-B Natural Smoked Turkey Sausage Links - Original
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Chef's tip
Match the recipe's sausage form. Turkey sausage is leaner than pork - add a little oil if the pan looks dry. If the product is raw, cook it to 165°F (74°C); if it's fully cooked, add it later and just heat it through.
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced ¼-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

For the marinara

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Ingredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of basil used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid basil, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage links and sear, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board — they will not be fully cooked through yet. Once cool enough to handle, slice them on the bias into 1/2-inch rounds.
2
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion and all three bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to char at the edges, about 7–8 minutes.

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