Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers
Servings: 5 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 5 Italian sausages
- 1 cup white onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups bell peppers about 3; any variety
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 15 ounces tomatoes canned, undrained
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth beef broth or water
- 5 large hot dog buns
Instructions
- Press “saute” to turn on the Instant Pot. Wait for the stainless steel liner to get hot then add the oil and the sausages. Cook the sausages for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the casings are lightly browned. Remove the sausages from the Instant Pot.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 5 Italian sausages
- Add the onion, bell peppers, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the onion and peppers begin to soften then add the garlic. Cook the garlic for an additional 30 seconds then press “cancel” to turn off the Instant Pot.1 cup white onion, 2 cups bell peppers, 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 garlic cloves
- Place the sausages back into the pot on top of the onion and peppers. Next, pour in the broth, and last, add the diced tomatoes. Do not stir! Close the lid, ensure the valve is set to “sealing,” and press the manual (pressure cook) button. Adjust the time to 10 minutes.15 ounces tomatoes, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- After the ten minutes are up, open the valve for a quick release of pressure. Carefully open the lid, and remove the sausages (place in buns if serving in buns), and stir the remaining ingredients. Place the remaining ingredients on top of the sausages and enjoy.5 large hot dog buns
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 sausage link, in a bun, topped with peppers and onions. Actual calories will vary. Leftovers can be stored, in your fridge, in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers
Serving Size
1 sausage and peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
573
% Daily Value*
Fat
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
1574
mg
66
%
Potassium
747
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
2590
IU
52
%
Vitamin C
93
mg
113
%
Calcium
98
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
