Grilled Beef Sausage with Sweet Peppers, Onions & Charred Greens
from Ojai Roots Farm Shop & Wine Gardenm 315 N Montgomery St, Ojai, California
Ingredients
1½ lbs beef sausage (links or coils)
3 bell peppers (any color), sliced into thick strips
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 bunch hearty greens (kale, chard, or broccoli rabe), stems trimmed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
Fresh herbs for finishing (parsley, oregano, or thyme)
Instructions
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Preheat the grill/grill pan to medium-high heat
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Toss peppers and onions with 1½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss greens separately with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt
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Grill sausages first, turning occasionally, until deeply browned and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes). Transfer to a plate to rest
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Grill peppers and onions until softened and lightly charred, about 6–8 minutes. Grill greens just until wilted and charred at the edges, 2–3 minutes
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Slice sausages into large pieces. Toss peppers, onions, and greens together, drizzle with vinegar, and adjust seasoning
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Top with sausage and finish with fresh herbs
Spoon everything onto a large platter, drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil, and serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the juices.