6 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
MEAL PLAN: Spoon the "sausage" and pepper mixture into small hero rolls and serve open-faced, garnished with some cured black olives and baby carrots.
End the meal with sliced fresh pears topped with a dollop of vanilla low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt.
Here's a delicious way to showcase colorful bell peppers. If you prefer a spicier dish add a minced fresh hot chili when adding the bell peppers.
Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add 'sausage" pieces and cook, turning often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar until well combined. Cover and cook until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Spoon into hero rolls and serve open-faced. |