Grilled Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Folds

Health score
8%
Grilled Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Folds
30 min.
4
466kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a dish that bursts with flavor and is incredibly easy to prepare? Look no further than our Grilled Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Folds! This delightful recipe combines the savory goodness of Italian pork sausage with the vibrant colors and crisp textures of fresh bell peppers and onions, all wrapped up in soft, warm pita folds. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also provides a hearty dose of protein and essential nutrients. The smoky, grilled sausages paired with the sweet and slightly charred vegetables create a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. And let’s not forget the gooey mozzarella cheese that melts beautifully on top, adding that extra touch of indulgence.

Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course or a casual lunch, these Grilled Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Folds are versatile enough to suit any occasion. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor a delicious meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • links pork sausage italian uncooked
  • medium bell pepper green cut into 8 pieces
  • medium bell pepper red cut into 8 pieces
  • medium onion sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon seasoning dried italian
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads soft ( es in diameter)
  • oz mozzarella cheese 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • wok
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, place sausage links on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine bell peppers, onion, oil, Italian seasoning and salt; toss to mix.
  3. Place in grill basket (grill "wok").
  4. After sausages have cooked for 10 minutes, add grill basket to grill. Cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until sausages are no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning sausages and shaking basket occasionally to mix vegetables.
  5. To warm pita folds, microwave 2 pita folds on High about 30 seconds; repeat with remaining pita folds. Top pita folds with sausages and bell pepper mixture. Top each with cheese; fold over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein19.58%
Fat74.45%
Carbs5.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.5
Glycemic Load
1.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.604782664258%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.59mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.34kcal
23.32%
Fat:38.42g
59.11%
Saturated Fat:13.27g
82.94%
Carbohydrates:6.94g
2.31%
Net Carbohydrates:5.21g
1.9%
Sugar:3.36g
3.73%
Cholesterol:98.16mg
32.72%
Sodium:1006.01mg
43.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.73g
45.46%
Vitamin C:64.83mg
78.58%
Vitamin B3:5.84mg
29.18%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
27.14%
Vitamin A:1274.83IU
25.5%
Phosphorus:250.82mg
25.08%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.39%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.09%
Zinc:3.25mg
21.66%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.2%
Calcium:133.9mg
13.39%
Potassium:455.8mg
13.02%
Vitamin D:1.55µg
10.36%
Iron:1.76mg
9.79%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.52%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.27%
Vitamin K:8.37µg
7.97%
Magnesium:30.31mg
7.58%
Fiber:1.73g
6.91%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.74%
Folate:25.34µg
6.33%
Copper:0.12mg
5.79%
Selenium:3.79µg
5.42%