Recipe: Smoky Sausage and Peppers with Apple

SMOKY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH APPLE

"This one-dish, stove-top supper is a perfect weeknight meal. Smoked paprika teams up with fall favorites to recreate a classic."

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet white onion, cut into thin wedges (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (1 cup)
1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika
1 package (13 ounces) apple chicken sausage, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces*
1 cup thinly sliced peeled apple
1 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Red Pepper

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add paprika; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve over rice, if desired.

*Or use 1 package (16 ounces) precooked smoked sausage or kielbasa

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
About 325 Calories, Fat 21g, Protein 15g, Carbohydrates 19g, Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 695mg, Fiber 2g

Source: McCormick & Company, Inc.