Grilled Sausage and Bell Pepper Skewers with Garlic Herb Marinade
Juicy Italian sausage pieces and colorful bell peppers marinated in garlic and herbs, then grilled to smoky perfection. This Italian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4, cut into 1-inch pieces Italian sausage links
- 1 large, cut into 1-inch squares red bell pepper
- 1 large, cut into 1-inch squares yellow bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make the marinade.
- Step 2: Add 4 Italian sausage links cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch squares, and 1 large yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch squares to the marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread sausage pieces and bell pepper squares alternately onto skewers.
- Step 4: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until sausage is cooked through and peppers have slight char marks and are tender.
- Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.








