This post is about what to serve with Italian sausage and peppers

Are you looking for some great low-carb side dish ideas to serve with Italian sausage and peppers? Whether you like sweet sausage or you’re team spicy sausage, I’ve put together some yummy low-carb side dishes that will keep you on track with your healthy lifestyle goals! Sausage can be a great part of a high volume low calorie eating plan.

Italian sausage is a great meal the whole family will enjoy. The Italian sausage recipe I use most is a sheet pan dinner with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and some onions. Drizzle with olive oil and roast at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes. Truly the perfect easy weeknight dinner!

Another great way to make sausage and green peppers is to place your sausage and peppers {1 lb.} in a slow cooker. Pour a jar of marinara sauce over the sausage and peppers and cook on low 4-5 hours until sausage is cooked through. This is one of the easiest recipes you can make! You can even use frozen Italian sausage links straight from the freezer and just add an hour or so cook time.

Italian sausage is traditionally made with pork, but these days you can easily find turkey sausage and chicken sausage which is usually a bit leaner. You can normally find both sweet Italian sausage, spicy Italian sausage and many other flavor options.

Take a look next time you’re at the grocery store! I love trying new flavors and recipes.

Easy Side Dish Ideas {Low-Carb}

Caesar Salad - this is a perfect low-carb side dish with any kind of sausage. You could easily make your own with some Romaine lettuce, a few croutons, Parmesan cheese, and bottled dressing. Or, do what I do and pick up a bagged salad kit at the store! Caesar is my kid’s favorite type of salad, so we often have this on hand.

I recommend mixing the dressing and topping separately in your own dish so you can control the calories. Load up on the lettuce and go sparingly with the rest!

Kale Salad - Due to kale’s strong flavor this is a perfect side dish for mild sausage. This is my favorite Kale Salad Recipe. You can often find bagged kale salad kits at the grocery store, as well. There’s no shame in taking short cuts when it comes to cooking healthy, just be mindful of the toppings and dressing.

Cauliflower Rice - you can keep it simple and flavor with a little olive oil, salt and pepper or jazz it up with an easy dish like

Quick Caulirice Sausage and Peppers Skillet:

Cook 1 sausage with peppers in your skillet over medium heat. I like to cut the sausage into bite size pieces, so it cooks faster.

After about 8-10 minutes add 2 cups of cauliflower rice (frozen or fresh) to the skillet.

Cook another 3-4 minutes until sausage is cooked through and cauliflower rice is lightly browned. The sausage and peppers add such delicious flavor for a one pan meal.

Cloud Bread Rolls - let’s be honest, there’s nothing like a sausage on hoagie roll. However, whipping up some low-carb cloud bread rolls is a close second! Just use my cloud bread pizza recipe and shape into four 8 inch pieces. Cook up your favorite sausage and peppers recipe, wrap it in the cloud bread roll and top with mustard. So yummy!

Turnip Fries - you can whip up a batch of Turnip Fries in your air fryer or oven. The big flavors of your sausage and turnip fries combine for a great meal. This would work really great with the cloud bread rolls, too.

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

1 large head of broccoli
2 Tablespoons corn starch
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese or cheese mix of your choice (divided)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

1. Wash the broccoli and pat dry, then chop into bite size florets, then place in large microwave proof bowl and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes until fork tender
2. Mix corn starch, salt, pepper, milk, and 3/4 cup of grated cheese in a large mixing bowl
3. Drain cooked broccoli and combine with milk/cheese mixture in bowl
4. Pour broccoli and cheese mixture into medium casserole dish, then top with remaining cheese
5. Bake 25-30 minutes, uncovered until sauce is bubbling and top of casserole is browned lightly

Roasted Cauliflower - this is a great recipe for snacking, too! I love love love roasted cauliflower and I bet you will, too. This is a simple dish and can even be made with sheet pan sausage and peppers. Simply toss one head of cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite seasoning. Roast at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes until outside is browned and crispy.

Mashed Rutabaga - mashed rutabaga is a family favorite here. My Gram used to make it for all major holidays and it wasn’t until recently that I reconnected with this delicious root vegetable. This is a comforting + hearty meal when paired with your sausage and peppers, but the rutabaga is very low in carbs compared to mashed potatoes!

Simply chop your rutabaga into bite size pieces, then boil or steam for about 10 minutes. Mash with a potato masher. Season with salt and black pepper. For more tips on cooking rutabaga click here.

Roasted Frozen Green Beans - yes, you read that right! Make these green beans straight from the freezer! This is a delicious recipe you can use as a side dish with almost any main dish.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle green beans with olive oil and season with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, add some chopped shallots or red onion if you’ve got it. Roast for 20-30 minutes until beans are browned and crispy. Toss 2-3 times while roasting.

Spaghetti Squash - ah, spaghetti squash, low carb and the perfect accompaniment for so many different flavors. You can microwave it, bake it, roast it or my favorite is to make it in my Instant-Pot. Top with your sausage and spaghetti sauce for a filling and delicious meal.

Grilled or Roasted Zucchini - this might be one of my all time favorites side dishes. Grilling your zucchini gives it a bold flavor. I like to use a grill basket so I don’t lose any in the cracks. Simply toss with some Italian seasoning and olive oil, then grill for about 10-15 minutes.

Zoodles - zoodles are a great way to get your veggies in. Simply saute your zoodles in some olive oil in a large skillet. Then top with your favorite sauce with sausage and peppers. Its even quicker and easier than regular pasta. Many grocery stores actually carry pre-made zoodles in their chopped veggie section! Again, don’t feel guilty for treating yourself to foods that make healthy eating easier!

Skillet Eggplant - eggplant goes so well with sausage and peppers. Its truly like these flavors were made for each other. You can roast along with your sausage and peppers in the oven, or you can cook separately in a skillet. Eggplant does take a good 20 minutes to cook on the stovetop and you may use less oil if you roast in the oven with the sausage and peppers.

Grilled Mushrooms - mushrooms are in regular rotation in our house and grilled mushrooms are to.die.for. Lightly coat with olive oil and seasoning, then grill over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Remember that mushrooms do shrink quite a bit while cooking, so cook more than you think you’ll need.

Cauliflower Mash - this family friendly side dish keeps the carbs at bay and you’ll never miss the carbs! You can find my favorite cauliflower recipe here.

I hope you enjoyed these recipes and they help you decide what to serve with Italian sausage and peppers. Not only are they delicious alone, but I find make more than one low-carb side dish really helps you not miss the carbs as much!