Description
A delicious sheet pan recipe featuring chicken sausage and a variety of colorful vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) baby yellow potatoes
- 1 large white onion, cut into wedges
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ orange bell pepper, sliced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes
- 6 (18 ounces / 510 g) chicken sausage links
- 6 shishito peppers
- Olive oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Chopped parsley, cilantro, or green onion, for garnish
- Optional: arugula greens for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). This temperature is ideal for roasting vegetables tenderly and cooking sausages through.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon granulated onion, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon paprika until thoroughly combined for an even flavor distribution.
- Step 3: Toss 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes and the wedges from 1 large white onion with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and one-third of the seasoning mix. Ensure vegetables have an even coating to avoid dry spots during roasting.
- Step 4: Arrange the sliced ½ red, ½ orange, and ½ yellow bell peppers and 1 cup cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the potatoes and onions in the sheet pan for uniform cooking.
- Step 5: Place 6 chicken sausage links over the vegetables. Brush the sausages lightly with olive oil and sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix evenly over the sausages and veggies to enhance flavor and maintain moisture during cooking.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for about 40 minutes. Check the potatoes for fork tenderness without being mushy, ensuring that all flavors meld well.
- Step 7: Switch the oven to broil setting. Add 6 shishito peppers to the sheet pan and broil for 4-5 minutes. Watch closely to achieve a nice char on the peppers and sausage without burning.
- Step 8: Remove from the oven. Drizzle with additional olive oil as desired and garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro, or green onions. Optionally, sprinkle arugula greens on top before serving.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Refrigeration: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Freezing: Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat completely before serving.
- If sausages are not browning sufficiently, increase oven temperature by 25°F (about 15°C) halfway through cooking to improve caramelization.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces for even cooking.
- To prevent burning, cover vegetables loosely with aluminum foil 20 minutes into baking if they start to burn.
- If dish seems too oily, drizzle 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) lemon juice over the vegetables after cooking to brighten and cut excess fat.
- For extra crunch, broil an additional 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve alongside roasted sweet potatoes or a quinoa salad for a complementary starch.
- A simple cucumber and tomato salad offers a refreshing contrast to the warm sausage and veggies.
- Leftovers can be incorporated into sausage and vegetable soups, used as a filling for wraps, or added to breakfast scrambles or frittatas for extra protein.
- Top with fresh parsley or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for brightness. A sprinkle of feta or goat cheese adds a tangy finish.
- Swap chicken sausage links with any preferred sausage variety to adjust flavor profiles.
- Change bell peppers for other seasonal vegetables like zucchini to vary texture and moisture content.
- Add fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary to the seasoning blend for aromatic notes.
- Choose good quality sausages with herbs and spices to ensure robust flavor and good cooking integrity.
- Opt for vibrant, firm bell peppers for sweetness, texture, and color.
- Select sweet onions such as Vidalia for better caramelization and depth.
- Use fresh, firm garlic cloves rather than pre-minced for superior flavor.
- Use extra virgin olive oil for best flavor and to aid browning.
Nutrition
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified