Turkey Sausage And Pepper Quinoa Bowl
A quick, energizing bowl featuring protein-rich turkey sausage, colorful bell peppers, and quinoa. Sautéed with sweet red onions and finished with a bright squeeze of lemon for a vibrant lunch.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you don't have pre-cooked quinoa on hand, start a batch (1/3 cup dry quinoa to 2/3 cup water) right before you begin slicing your vegetables. It will finish exactly when the sausage does.
Do these three things first
- 1Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the sliced bell peppers and red…
Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion to the pan. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano or paprika. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Slice the turkey sausage into 1/2-inch rounds…
Slice the turkey sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and add them to the skillet with the vegetables.
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Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes
Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and thoroughly heated.
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Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls
Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top evenly with the warm sausage and pepper mixture.
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Finish with a light squeeze of fresh…
Finish with a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice and stir in the mustard if using, before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you don't have pre-cooked quinoa…
If you don't have pre-cooked quinoa on hand, start a batch (1/3 cup dry quinoa to 2/3 cup water) right before you begin slicing your vegetables. It will finish exactly when the sausage does.
This meal stores beautifully in an…
This meal stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days, making it an excellent cook-once, eat-twice lunch option.
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