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Comfort Food Remake That Feeds the Family

Comfort Food Remake That Feeds the Family

Sausage, Peppers & Potato Comfort Bowl

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs baby potatoes (red & gold), quartered
  • 2–3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced large
  • 1 red onion, diced large
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 plant-based sausages (I used Beyond, avocado oil version)
  • Handful cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • ½–1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp barbecue seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch celery salt (optional, adds New England nostalgia)
  • 4–5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise (for creaminess)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

Instructions:

  1. Boil the Potatoes:
  • Add quartered potatoes to a pot of salted water.
  • Boil until just fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and let them air-dry.
  1. Cook the Sausages:
  • In a cast-iron pan with a little oil, sear sausages on all sides until browned.
  • Remove the sausages, dice them, and set aside.
  1. Sauté the Vegetables:
  • In the same pan, add a touch more oil.
  • Sauté peppers and onions until softened and starting to char.
  • Add garlic and cherry tomatoes (if using) in the last 1–2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  1. Combine Ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sautéed peppers/onions/garlic, chopped sausages, and parsley.
  1. Season the Mixture:
  • Add granulated onion, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, barbecue seasoning, and a pinch of celery salt (if using).
  • Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
  • Toss well to combine.
  1. Finish the Dish:
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Fold in a spoonful of vegan mayo for light creaminess.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve warm as a main dish or side.
  • Can also be enjoyed cold the next day.

Video Description

Sometimes I’m sad and still have to eat — this is one of those easy meals that doesn’t hit the wallet hard but still ticks every box: taste, texture, and pure satisfaction.

It’s potatoes, sausage, peppers, and onions — a classic comfort food combination that works hot or cold, as a party dish, or simply as a way to ground yourself when life feels heavy.

This one is dedicated to our found rescue dog, Gary — in celebration of him finding a forever home, and the bittersweet side of being a foster parent.

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Recipe: Sausage, Peppers & Potato Comfort Bowl

Ingredients (Serves 4):

2 lbs baby potatoes (red & gold), quartered

2–3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced large

1 red onion, diced large

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

4 plant-based sausages (I used Beyond, avocado oil version)

Handful cherry tomatoes

¼ cup parsley, chopped

1 tsp granulated onion

1 tsp granulated garlic

½–1 tsp smoked paprika

1 Tbsp barbecue seasoning

½ tsp dried oregano

Pinch celery salt (optional, adds New England nostalgia)

4–5 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise (for creaminess)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Chili flakes (optional)

Method:

Boil potatoes: Add quartered potatoes to salted water. Boil until just fork-tender. Drain and let air-dry.

Cook sausages: In a cast-iron pan with a little oil, sear sausages on all sides until browned. Remove, dice, and set aside.

Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, add a touch more oil. Sauté peppers and onions until softened and starting to char. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes (if using) in the last 1–2 minutes.

Mix together: In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sautéed peppers/onions/garlic, chopped sausages, and parsley.

Season: Add granulated onion, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, barbecue seasoning, pinch of celery salt, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired. Toss well.

Finish: Drizzle with olive oil and fold in a spoonful of vegan mayo for light creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve: Warm, as a main dish or side. Also delicious cold the next day.