Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers

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There's something comforting about sausage and peppers... Maybe it's a favorite during the fall or served on a bun with tailgating, regardless you can go wrong cooking this classic in the Instant Pot!

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on February 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

  • 1 onion, sliced, separated into rings

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (20 ounce) package turkey Italian sausage links

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Once pot is hot, add oil, green and red bell peppers, and onion. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Lightly prick sausage casings with a fork and add to pot. Brown sausages on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Close and lock the lid.

  2. Turn off Saute function and select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cut sausages on the diagonal into small pieces. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
17g Fat
12g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 1412mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 106mg 118%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 728mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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