Description

A cozy, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring crispy smoked sausage and caramelized root vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. This recipe is budget-friendly, easy to clean up, and perfect for busy families.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) with parchment paper.
Chop all vegetables and sausage into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Place all chopped vegetables and sausage on the prepared sheet pan.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Toss everything with your hands or a large spoon until evenly coated with oil and spices.
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
Remove from oven and drizzle with melted butter, tossing gently to coat.
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; veggies need space to roast rather than steam. If using a smaller pan, use two pans. Ensure oven is fully preheated. For a vegetarian version, swap sausage for chickpeas or tofu and add extra olive oil. This recipe does not freeze well as vegetables become mushy upon thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 650
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 6
Protein: 20

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