Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro⏱ 35 min total

Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro

Per 1 serving · 248 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
400
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    14g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    21g
    46% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro (248 g) has 400 calories, with 14 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and Vitamin C (99% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 101% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
161cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.5g
Net carbs
34g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.8g
4.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein28%
  • Dietary fiber28%
  • Vitamin C99%
  • Vitamin K58%
  • Thiamine35%
  • Vitamin B627%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A14%
  • Vitamin E12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin17%
  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Vitamin B1213%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium101%
  • Saturated fat30%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Cook the farro according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the onions and bell peppers. Cut the smoked sausage into ¼-inch thick medallions.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and sauté until browned. Drain any excess fat.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.

  5. 5

    Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, oregano, pepper, and cooked farro. Mix until combined and heat through for 5-7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (248 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A126 μg
14%
Vitamin C89 mg
99%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K69 μg
58%
Thiamine0.4 mg
35%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin3 mg
17%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
27%
Folate (B9)44 μg
11%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
13%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline37 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium41 mg
4%
Iron3 mg
42%
Potassium544 mg
12%
Magnesium24 mg
6%
Phosphorus103 mg
15%
Zinc1 mg
9%
Copper0.1 mg
8%
Manganese0.1 mg
6%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene18 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.3 g—
Beta carotene1,283 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride3 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid0.4 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0.1 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene1,211 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol6 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 400 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 76min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 33min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 56min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro?

One serving of Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro (1 serving) has 400 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro high in protein?

It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro?

2321 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Smoked Sausage Skillet with Peppers and Farro?

4.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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