Description
Sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes offer a rustic, hearty meal that combines savory Italian sausage with caramelized sweet potato chunks. Home cooks will appreciate this simple, one-pan dinner that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) chicken or turkey sausage, cut into ½-inch slices
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 400°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Generously coat a spacious sheet pan with cooking spray or a light brush of oil to prevent sticking.
- Artfully arrange sliced sausages, cubed sweet potatoes, and broccoli florets across the pan, creating an even, colorful landscape of ingredients.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by melting butter in a skillet over medium flame, then introducing minced garlic and allowing its aromatic essence to bloom.
- Swirl in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar, creating a harmonious blend that will transform the dish with depth and complexity.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, watching it thicken and develop a glossy, rich consistency that will coat the ingredients beautifully.
- Cascade the warm, fragrant sauce over the sheet pan ingredients, ensuring every morsel receives a generous coating.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of salt and freshly cracked pepper, then toss the ingredients to distribute the seasonings and sauce evenly.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven, letting the ingredients roast and caramelize for 25-30 minutes until vegetables reach tender perfection.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant shower of freshly chopped parsley, adding a burst of color and herbaceous brightness just before serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing spicy or mild sausage varieties for a personalized flavor profile.
- Save time by using pre-cut sweet potatoes or quickly dicing them into uniform cubes for even roasting.
- Clean-up becomes a breeze with parchment paper, preventing sticking and making post-meal washing super simple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg