Portuguese Linguica and Peppers! With Portuguese buns made this morning! YUM!

linguica

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cut the linguisa in half to make it easier to bite through the casing.

Add the linguisa to the pan and cook until crispy, not burnt.

Remove the linguisa from the pan, keeping the grease in the pan.

Add sliced onions and mixed peppers to the pan and cook until al dente, adding a little salt and pepper.

Cover the pan to help retain moisture while the vegetables cook.

Return the linguisa to the pan and mix everything together, cooking for a few more minutes covered.

Prepare Portuguese rolls with mayonnaise and fill them with the linguisa and pepper mixture.

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