How to Make Healthier Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Making a few small changes to your favorite dishes can turn them into healthier versions that are good for you This dish features turkey Italian sausages and will supply you with fiber, lean protein and plenty of veggies. Serve it with a whole grain bun and a generous side salad and you won't even realize it's better for you. Portion control is the key, so eat more veggies than meat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 package (6) hot or mild turkey Italian sausage
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans of crushed tomatoes, drained
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans of diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1/2 cup low fat chicken broth or water
• 3 green peppers, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 to 4 cloves of garlic, diced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
• 1 teaspoon (or more) red pepper flakes
• 1 cup low fat mozzerella cheese, shredded
• 6 whole grain buns

1. Pour all the cans of tomatoes (crushed and diced) into a large saucepan.

2. Add chicken broth (or water). Then add the garlic, green peppers, and onions.

3. Add Italian seasoning, flax seed and red pepper flakes. Stir well.

4. Place the uncooked sausages into the tomato mixture, gently covering them with the veggies and sauce. Turn the stove to a medium low heat and let it simmer for several hours until the sausages are cooked and tender.

5. Place 1 sausage on a whole grain bun with some sauce and plenty of green peppers and onions. Top with a light sprinkle of cheese, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Reserve the extra sausage and you can make a second meal. Makes some whole grain pasta and top with the homemade sauce. Serve it with a large side salad (very little dressing) for a tasty and healthier version of an old favorite.
• This recipe should feed 6 to 8 people with sauce left over.
• To cut calories even more, make it into an open-faced sandwich by simply using 1 slice of whole grain bread to satisfy your carb carvings.
• The longer you cook the sausage, the more tender it becomes.
• Do not eat undercooked or raw turkey sausage. Make sure the sausage is completely cooked before serving.

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