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Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

A quick and delicious one-pan dinner featuring savory sausage and sweet roasted potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound smoked sausage Turkey or chicken work well as alternatives.
  • 2 large sweet potatoes Peeled and diced.
  • 1 small red bell pepper Chopped.
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper Chopped.
  • 1 small red onion Sliced.
Seasoning and Oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the diced sweet potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and sausage.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the top, followed by the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Roasting
  1. Pop the baking sheet into the oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes. Stir halfway through for even cooking.
  2. Once the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized and the sausage is slightly browned, remove from the oven.
Serving
  1. Serve it hot right from the sheet pan to the table, and optionally sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish.

Notes

Feel free to add seasonal vegetables or adjust the spices. For a kick, consider adding cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be used in wraps or salads.