Italian sausage fennel stir-fry with peppers and onions

Discover a burst of flavors with our Italian Sausage Fennel Stir-Fry! This delicious dish combines savory Italian sausage, fresh fennel, onions, and a hint of spice from red chili peppers, all sautéed in olive oil. A quick and easy meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

  • 07 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 40 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Italian sausage fennel stir-fry with peppers and onions

This Italian Sausage Fennel Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The savory Italian sausage complements the subtly sweet fennel, while the onions and red hot chili pepper add a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It's a quick and easy meal that is sure to impress your taste buds.

Ingredients:

1 bulb fennel
230g
1 onion
150g
1/4 cup olive oil
55g
3 oz italian sausage
81g
1 red hot chili pepper red hot chili peppers
10g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Fennel: Cut off the stalks and fronds. Discard the stalks and chop the fronds for garnish (optional). Slice the bulb thinly.
- Onion: Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- Italian Sausage: Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- Red Hot Chili Pepper: Slice the chili pepper thinly. Remove seeds if you prefer less heat.
2. Cook the Sausage:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.
- Add the sliced onion and fennel. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the sliced red hot chili pepper and continue to stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
5. Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (salt and pepper to taste).
- Garnish with fennel fronds if desired.
- Serve hot, optionally over a bed of rice or with crusty bread.

Tips:

- Make sure to thinly slice the fennel bulb to ensure even cooking.

- Cook the sausage thoroughly before adding the vegetables to avoid undercooked meat.

- Use a high-quality olive oil to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.

- For a less spicy version, you can substitute the red hot chili pepper with a milder pepper.

- Stir the mixture frequently to prevent any ingredient from sticking to the pan.

This Italian Sausage Fennel Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions is a vibrant, flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create a delicious, satisfying dish that highlights the rich and diverse flavors of Italian cuisine.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size130 grams
Energy
Calories 100kcal5%
Protein
Protein 4.95g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 8g2%
Fiber 2.56g7%
Sugar 4.92g5%
Fat
Fat 20g23%
Saturated 3.90g13%
Cholesterol 18mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 33ug4%
Choline 24mg5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg8%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg6%
Vitamin B3 1.67mg10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg9%
Vitamin B9 24ug6%
Vitamin B12 0.23ug9%
Vitamin C 14mg15%
Vitamin E 0.53mg4%
Vitamin K 36ug31%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 36mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.07mg8%
Iron, Fe 0.83mg8%
Magnesium, Mg 18mg4%
Phosphorus, P 77mg6%
Potassium, K 380mg11%
Selenium, Se 4.72ug9%
Sodium, Na 190mg13%
Zinc, Zn 0.71mg6%
Water
Water 100g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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