
Spetzofai – Braised Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 organic peppers banana peppers
- 1 lb sausage greek horiatiko or italian, preferably organic
- 1 large onion
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 15 oz can organic diced tomatoes
- 2-3 tbsp organic tomato paste
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
- Slice the pepper halves into 1 inch strips, and then in half across.
- Slice the sausages into ⅓ inch rounds.
- In a large heavy skillet,heat the olive oil.
- Sauté the peppers for 5 - 10 minutes in medium high heat.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peppers to a plate.
- In the same oil, add the onion and cook in medium high until translucent (about 7 minutes).
- Transfer the onion to the plate with the peppers.
- Add the sausage to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes (until browned) stirring occasionally.
- Return the peppers and onions to the skillet, increase the heat to high add the wine stir to deglaze the skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes until the wine is evaporated.
- Add the remaining ingredients, bring to boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although eatmediterraneanfood.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Tried this tonight and love it!
Thanks Kim!