Don’t Waste the Veggies! Chicken Sausage and Veggie Pan

Don’t Waste the Veggies! Chicken Sausage and Veggie Pan

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Ingredients

Dry

  • 3 large carrots (peeled, chopped)
  • 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
  • 2 red peppers (chopped)
  • 1 broccoli head (chopped)
  • ½ red onion (chopped)
  • 1 package low-sodium Italian chicken sausage

Wet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Chop and/or peel vegetables as above.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil depending on the amount of veggies you have on hand (you want enough oil to coat the veggies lightly but not saturate)
  • Add seasonings. Some favorites: ½ tablespoon each of dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder. Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Slice chicken sausage into 1/2 inch coins
  • Place veggies and sausage on one sheet pan and cook in oven for about 15 minutes, then remove to toss the veggies. Place back in oven for about 10-20 additional minutes until cooked and tender.
  • *Variation: serve over a healthy grain such as brown rice or quinoa.