Not every cookout dish needs to be complicated to be good. These Grilled Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions come together with a handful of simple ingredients and about 20 minutes on the grill. It is the kind of recipe that earns a spot on your Memorial Day table every single year.
Ingredients:
Servings: 4
Bratwurst:
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4 gluten-free bratwurst sausages (check label for gluten-free certification)
Grilled Vegetables:
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2 medium red bell peppers (sliced into strips)
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2 medium green bell peppers (sliced into strips)
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1 cup green onion tops only, sliced (not the white bulbs, low-FODMAP)
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2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (garlic flavor, low-FODMAP)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
To Serve:
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4 gluten-free hot dog buns (certified gluten-free)
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2 tbsp yellow mustard (gluten-free certified)
Materials needed:
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Outdoor grill or grill pan
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Grill basket or aluminum foil tray (for vegetables)
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Large mixing bowl
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Tongs
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Meat thermometer
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Serving platter
How to Make It:
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Preheat the grill
Preheat your outdoor grill to high heat and let it run for about 10 minutes. A properly heated grill gives the bratwurst that golden char on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. While the grill heats up, get your vegetables ready. -
Season the vegetables
Place the sliced bell peppers and green onion tops into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with garlic-infused olive oil, then add the dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated. -
Load the grill
Reduce the grill to medium heat. Place the bratwurst directly on the grill grates. Add the seasoned vegetables into a grill basket or an aluminum foil tray and place that on the grill alongside the brats. -
Grill the bratwurst
Close the grill lid and cook the bratwurst for 15 to 17 minutes, rotating them every 4 to 5 minutes. You are looking for a light char on all sides and an internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C. Use a meat thermometer to check. -
Grill the vegetables
Toss the vegetables with tongs every few minutes while they cook. They should be tender, slightly caramelized, and fragrant after about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove them from the grill once they reach that point. -
Toast the buns
Place the gluten-free buns cut side down directly on the grill grates for about 30 seconds until lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them as gluten-free buns can toast quickly. -
Assemble and serve
Place one bratwurst in each toasted bun and top generously with the grilled peppers and onions. Add a line of yellow mustard and serve immediately on a platter. These are best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
Fire Up the Grill This Memorial Day
Juicy bratwurst and smoky peppers all on one plate. That is the kind of spread that gets people coming back for seconds before they even finish their first. Make this your go-to grill recipe this Memorial Day and tag @tomorrowsnutrition on Instagram so we can see your cookout in action.