Healthy Sausage in a Pepper

• 2 medium yellow or red bell peppers
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Italian chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup prepared marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Halve the peppers lengthwise, remove the stem and discard the seeds.
2. Put in a large microwave-safe bowl and toss with a splash of water and a large pinch of salt.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and cut a slit in the center to allow steam to escape using a paring knife.
4. Microwave at 100 percent power until the peppers are soft and pliable, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Allow to cool completely.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the sausages, cut-side down.
7. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
8. Transfer to a plate.
9. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
10. Add the sausages back to the skillet and pour in the marinara and 1/4 cup water.
11. Bring to a low simmer and cook until the sausages and sauce are warmed through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
12. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley and set aside.
13. Arrange the pepper halves on a work surface cut-side up.
14. Put a chicken sausage half in a pepper half with some of the sauce and onions and fold up like a taco.
15. Wrap halfway in wax paper.
16. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more tacos and serve immediately.

red bell peppers, kosher salt, olive oil, italian chicken sausage, onion, marinara sauce, parsley

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/healthy-sausage-in-a-pepper.html (may not work)