Description
A comforting casserole featuring gluten-free Italian sausage, bell peppers, and wholesome grains, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gluten-free Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the gluten-free Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes along with the Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large casserole dish, combine the sausage and vegetable mixture with the cooked rice or quinoa.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
Notes
For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. A side salad makes a great complement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg