Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner
Description
In this sheet pan dinner, smoked turkey sausage slices are combined with sweet potato cubes, halved Brussels sprouts, diced red onion, and firm apple chunks to roast. The olive oil and minced garlic coat the ingredients, while dried thyme, sage, and rosemary provide warm herbal notes that complement the sausage and vegetables. The roasting process softens the sweet potatoes and apples, caramelizes the Brussels sprouts’ edges, and crisps the sausage slices slightly.
The inclusion of apples adds a subtle sweetness and freshness that balances the savory sausage and earthy vegetables. Tossing the ingredients halfway through roasting ensures even cooking and browning. The dish is finished with fresh chopped parsley sprinkled on top, adding color and a fresh herb accent.
This meal is practical for a straightforward dinner, combining protein, vegetables, and fruit in one dish, minimizing cleanup while delivering varied textures and flavors. It suits fall or cooler months when these ingredients are often in season.
As a tip, butternut squash can be used instead of sweet potatoes to vary the vegetable profile. The recipe uses common herbs and encourages taste adjustments with salt and pepper to preference.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. smoked turkey sausage sliced into 1/3-inch thick slices
- 16. oz sweet potato peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes
- 16. oz. Brussels sprouts halved
- 1/2 red onion diced into chunks, medium
- 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme crush rosemary, dried
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp rosemary
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 baking apple cored and diced into 1 1/4-inch chunks (I used 1 Jazz, 1 Braeburn, crisp
- 2 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add sausage, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, apples, onion and garlic to sheet pan.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, sage and rosemary then season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to coat.
- Roast in preheated oven 15 minutes then remove and toss.
- Return to oven and continue to roast until veggies and apples are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Notes
- Butternut squash can substitute for sweet potatoes for a different texture and flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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