This classic meal is a simple go-to recipe for a busy weeknight. Onions contain chromium, which can assist in regulating your blood sugar. Onions also scavenge free radicals, which can also help regulate your blood sugar and stress hormones, as well as, assisting you in smooth muscle regulation. Basil is loaded with iron and magnesium and great for the metabolism by improving blood circulation.

Phase 1 | Serves 6
Prep time:  30 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise and seeded
2 medium yellow bell peppers, quartered lengthwise and seeded
2 large red onions, root ends intact, each cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil, plus more to garnish
8 3-ounce fully cooked Italian-flavored nitrate-free chicken sausages
6 cups cooked brown rice, to serve

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a grill to medium. Grill the bell peppers and onions 12 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until charred and tender.
   
   
2. Combine the vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the vegetables and the basil; toss well.
   
   
3. Grill the sausages 10 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and grill marks appear. Slice the sausages and transfer to a large platter.
   
   
4. Serve over brown rice, with the peppers and onions. Garnish with fresh basil.