By Jolene Goodman | Lake Panorama Times
Every home cook needs a reliable sheet pan meal in its recipe collection, and this one has become a favorite in our family. It checks all the boxes: nutritious, flavorful, easy to prepare and quick enough for a busy weeknight. Best of all, everything cooks together on a single pan, making cleanup almost as simple as the preparation.
The inspiration for this recipe came from my daughter, Sara, who has a talent for creating meals that are both practical, delicious and nutritious. By combining turkey sausage with colorful vegetables like sweet potatoes, broccoli, yellow peppers and red onion, she created a meal packed with flavor, texture and wholesome ingredients. Served over rice, it becomes a hearty dinner that satisfies everyone at the table.
One of the reasons we make this recipe so often is that it is perfect for meal planning. We typically double the ingredients and roast everything on two sheet pans so we have plenty of leftovers for lunches throughout the week. The flavors hold up beautifully, and it reheats well, making it a convenient option for busy days.
Whether you are feeding a family or preparing meals ahead of time, this simple sheet pan dinner is sure to earn a regular spot in your recipe rotation.
Jolene Goodman is the advertising director for Lake Panorama Times and vice president of Big Green Umbrella Media.
Turkey Sausage Ring Sheet Pan Dinner with Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 turkey sausage ring (12-14 ounces), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into half inch cubes
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into half inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the rice:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Cook rice according to package directions using broth or water. On a large sheet pan, combine sweet potato, broccoli, yellow pepper, red onion and turkey sausage slices. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Spread ingredients into a single layer. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the vegetables are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the sausage and vegetables over warm rice.