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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage with Vegetables Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy sausage and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines simple ingredients for a comforting and flavorful dinner with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, chicken sausage, or chorizo)
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes, halve the Brussels sprouts, slice the red bell pepper into strips, and cut the red onion into wedges. Keep all pieces roughly the same size for even cooking.
  3. If using sausage links, slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage pieces and vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Roast for 25 minutes, then use tongs or a spatula to flip the sausage and vegetables.
  7. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sausage is browned and the veggies are tender with crispy edges.
  8. Check that the sausage has reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) if pork, and that the vegetables are fork-tender with some golden brown spots.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

To ensure crispiness, do not overcrowd the pan and toss the ingredients halfway through cooking. If sweet potatoes cook slower, give them a 10-minute head start. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning. Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or cauliflower for variation. Use smoked paprika for smoky flavor or substitute with chili powder for heat. Vegetarian option: replace sausage with smoked tofu or tempeh.

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