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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Grilling and Smoking

    Sausage and Peppers with Pineapple and Avocado Cream

    Published: Jun 12, 2018 · Updated: Jul 30, 2022 by Tara Teaspoon · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    Sausage and peppers have been an Italian classic recipe for decades. Adding grilled pineapple and tangy avocado cream will make it a favorite for years to come.


    You may not be Italian, but you might be able to convince your friends you are at least half Italian with this yummy recipe! Hey you might even be adopted by an Italian family after they taste your delicious sausage and peppers. This is my take on a classic sausage and peppers recipe. I brought summer on strong by adding pineapple and creamy avocado.

    Sausage and Peppers with Pineapple and Avocado Cream on yellow platter and floral background

    What to serve with sausage and peppers:

    The secret is in the sauce. An Italian would never serve you pasta without any sauce. I went ahead and added a delicious sauce to my sausage and peppers! You'd never want to forget the tangy avocado cream when serving this dish. It pairs perfectly with sweet pineapple and savory sausage.

    If you have a food processor you can whip the sauce up fast. Just combine the avocados, buttermilk, and seasoning together until you get that smooth but textured consistency. Alternately use a masher or pastry blender to blend everything together in a bowl.

    Once you have the delicious dipping sauce ready to go, make sure to put it in a little serving bowl to take your presentation game to the next level. I love these because they double as ice cream bowls for later!

    What can I cook with sausage?

    Surprisingly peppers were introduced to Italians with the discovery of the Americas. So the actual sausage and peppers dish really found it's true identity then! Bell peppers are sweet and flavorful. They were quickly adopted and became a part of Italian family cooking.

    Bell peppers are one of the most complimentary veggies to cook with sausage. Zucchini, eggplant and tangy tomatoes are close seconds. The flavorful spices in Italian sausage make them complimentary to so many things. I went off the culinary grid and grilled sweet pineapple alongside my sausage! The sweetness and juiciness is divine, especially with spicy Italian sausage if you dare.

    Sausage and peppers with pineapple and avocado cream

    The addition of pineapple to this classic dish might just become as beloved as the peppers...only time will tell (wink). Of course a creamy sauce is unconventional as well. I'm happy to add avocados to any meal, snack, dip or situation! This one has tangy buttermilk in it and compliments the flavors so well.

    The classic sausage and peppers gets a summer kick with grilled pineapple and a tangy avocado cream.

    I love this recipe because it is timeless. Of course grilled pineapple scream summer; but tropical fruit is actually in season in the winter months. Sausage, peppers and avocados are found year round as well. So for cooler months, if you're not cooking this dish on an outdoor grill, use an indoor grill pan or grill press.

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    Sausage, Pineapple And Peppers With Tangy Avocado Cream

    Tara Teaspoon
    An update on the classic sausage and peppers by adding sweet grilled fruit and a green dipping sauce!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Work Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
    • ⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
    • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ pineapple, cored and sliced thick
    • 2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into thick strips
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb (6 links) sweet or hot Italian sausage

    Instructions
     

    • Combine avocado, buttermilk, lemon juice, chives, parsley and salt in a food processor, pulse until combined and almost smooth. (You can also blend ingredients with a potato masher in a bowl.) Set aside.
    • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle pineapple and peppers with olive oil and season with salt. Grill Sausage until cooked through, about 15 min. Grill pineapple and peppers until tender, about 8 min. 
    • Serve, topped with plenty of fresh parsley and chives, with the avocado cream on the side.

    Notes

    Bell peppers are one of the most complimentary veggies to cook with sausage. Zucchini, eggplant and tangy tomatoes are close seconds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2351kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 76gFat: 187gSaturated Fat: 57gCholesterol: 347mgSodium: 4593mgPotassium: 3238mgFiber: 24gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 8330IUVitamin C: 560.3mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 9mg
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    I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!

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    Written by Tara Teaspoon & Brittany Smart. Recipe by Tara and Hilary Merzbacher. Photograph William Brinson. Food Stylist Adrienne Anderson. Prop Stylist Sarah Cave. Originally published LHJ July/Aug 13

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    1. Mary says

      June 13, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      Coming from an Italian family sausage and peppers was a staple in my home growing up. I love your addition of the pineapple, I bet it brings a lovely freshness to the dish.

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      • Tara says

        June 15, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Ohh good to know from the source! I'll bet your family version is delish too!

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    2. Amanda says

      June 13, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      Well doesn't this just look amazing?! And your photos are stunning! I might have to give this a whirl!
      xo,
      Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com

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      • Tara says

        June 15, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Oh thanks! Yes do, I know you'll love it!

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    3. Kaia says

      June 14, 2018 at 2:18 am

      This looks so yummy! My family loves sausage. I am going to attempt to make this. I’ll keep you posted on how it turns out!

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      • Tara says

        June 15, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Yes do! I think it will be a hit!

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    4. Natalia says

      June 14, 2018 at 2:48 am

      It looks like a very delicious dish. I love the fact that sausages are accompanied by some vegetables. I'll try it out at the weekend! 🙂

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    5. jill conyers says

      June 14, 2018 at 6:34 am

      Great recipe for kicking off grilling season. Looks delicious

      Reply
    6. Cristine says

      June 14, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      I’ve never put pineapple with sausage. I bet the spicy Aba sweet is a great flavor combination

      Reply
    7. Mary Bench says

      July 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      This avocado cream is to die for!

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      February 22, 2019 at 5:58 am

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