Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

Name: Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, (freshly squeezed, half a lemon); 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Tablespoon dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; zest of 1 lemon; 1 packaged smoked sausage; 2-3 red potatoes, (unpeeled); ¼ lb fresh green beans, (trim the ends); 1 cup fresh broccoli, (chopped); ½ red pepper; ½ orange pepper; ½ green pepper; 8 Stalks asparagus, (trim the ends); ½ cup mushrooms, (sliced); ½ red onion, (thinly sliced)

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This Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables is full of fresh vegetables and tons of smokey sausage flavor. Ready in less than an hour, it's perfect for a busy weeknight or to meal prep for a healthy dinner all week long!

Cooked Asparagus, potatoes, broccoli, sausage and Smoked Sausage in a sheet pan.

Eating healthy meals at home doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Similar to my sesame chicken and my lemon thyme chicken, this sheet pan sausage and veggies meal is simple to prepare and packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables and lean protein from chicken sausage. When I need a quick and easy all-in-one dinner, I love meals like this sausage dinner, my sheet pan chicken, or oven baked chicken thighs and veggies. They're simple to make and clean-up is just as easy!

The vegetables used in this recipe all roast quickly, along with the sausage, so it's ready to eat after only 30 minutes in the oven! Just be sure to cut your potatoes small, or skip the potatoes and serve this dish with a side of spaghetti squash for a lower-carb alternative!

Why This Recipe Works

1. Perfect for meal prep! Make this sheet pan sausage dinner on the weekend and portion it into containers for a perfectly balanced, high-protein meal for the week!

2. This recipe makes it easy to eat a variety of fresh vegetables in one meal.

3. Fast and easy to make! With just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a healthy and delicious meal ready to eat in no time! It's Perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

4. One pan makes cleanup a breeze!

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

Smoked sausage, asparagus, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, and green beans on the counter.

For the marinade:

Extra-virgin olive oil: a healthy fat, acts as the base of the marinade to add moisture and richness to the vegetables and sausage.
Lemon: this recipe uses both the juice and zest for bright flavor and acidity.
White wine vinegar: mildly acidic, enhances the overall flavor of the marinade.
Smoked paprika: for a smoky, slightly sweet flavor.
Garlic powder: adds a lighter garlic flavor than fresh garlic.
Dried oregano: provides a classic earthy flavor.
Fresh parsley: adds a fresh, slightly peppery taste and a pop of fresh green color.
Salt: enhances the overall flavor of the recipe.
Pepper: for subtle heat and to help balance flavors.

For the pan:

Smoked sausage: gives this dish a hearty, smoky flavor. I prefer chicken sausage, but any variety will work.
Peppers: red, yellow, or orange bell peppers add sweetness and a bright pop of color.
Mushrooms: white button or baby bella mushrooms provide a meaty flavor and texture to this dish.
Green beans: fresh green beans have a crisp texture and earthy flavor.
Onions: use red onions for color and a mild sweetness once roasted.
Potatoes: red-skinned potatoes are preferred as their waxy texture holds shape well when roasted. Leave the skin on for extra color, flavor, and nutrition.
Broccoli: adds a crunchy texture and loads of nutrients.
Asparagus: provides an earthy flavor and tender bite when roasted.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!

📋 Variations

This recipe uses onions, green beans, red-skinned potatoes, broccoli, asparagus, and peppers, but you can always swap some of these veggies for what you have in the kitchen or based on your preference! Other possible vegetables you can use are zucchini, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, eggplant, or butternut squash.
The sausage varieties you can use are truly endless. Typically, I use Hillshire Farm Chicken Smoked Sausage Roasted Garlic flavor, which is low in fat and a healthier but still flavorful sausage. You can also use a good spicy pork sausage. This dish tastes great with a bit of heat behind each bite! You can use any type of chicken, pork, turkey, or beef sausage you'd like!
Make it spicy with the addition of cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, or sliced jalapeño peppers.
Replace the smoked paprika and oregano with an Italian herb blend or Italian seasoning.
Replace the sausage with another protein like chicken thighs, steak bites, or shrimp.

🔪 Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Start by chopping the fresh veggies into bite-size pieces and then place them in a colander.

Slicing an orange pepper on a cutting board, colander of fresh chopped vegetables on white marble table.

Step 2: After the fresh veggies are cut, rinse them well. Set aside.

Colander of fresh chopped vegetables containing asparagus, peppers, onions, broccoli and green beans.

Step 3: Using a sharp knife, cut the sausage into coin shaped bite-sized pieces.

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Knife slicing smoked sausage on a cutting board, colander of fresh chopped vegetables on table.

Step 4: It's now time to make the marinade. Full of zesty flavor, this one starts with an olive oil and white wine vinegar base mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Hand squeezing a lemon into a glass bowl for a lemon herb marinade.

Step 5: Toss all the veggies, sausage, and marinade into a gallon-size sealable plastic bag. Seal it tight and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tip: For even more robust flavor, let it marinate for 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.

Ziplock bag containing One Pan Smoked Sausage and Vegetables in a lemon herb marinade sitting on white marble counter.

Step 6: After the smoked sausage and veggies have finished marinating, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet or metal pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread the meat and vegetables evenly onto the pan.

One Pan Smoked Sausage and Vegetables containing broccoli, asparagus, peppers, mushrooms and onion.

Step 7: Let the veggies and sausage bake in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring once about 15 minutes into the cooking time. After 30 minutes, it's done and ready to eat!

Serve sheet pan sausage and vegetables with this rice pilaf if you have a little extra time, or Instant Pot Rice if you need a fast and easy side. You can also leave the diced red potatoes out of this recipe and instead serve it with a big helping of mashed potatoes!

White bowl containing One Pan Smoked Sausage and Vegetables served with quinoa.

🙋🏼‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

What side dish goes well with sausage?

Vegetables are the obvious side choice for sausage (which is why they're combined in this sausage sheet pan dinner). Other options include rice, quinoa, potatoes, salad, baked beans, or couscous.

What vegetables go well with sausage?

Veggies like potatoes, asparagus, onions, green beans, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, and cauliflower all pair well with any variety of sausage.

💭 Expert Tips

To make this an easy and convenient freezer meal, prepare your veggies and sausage, then freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. When you're ready, pull the sausage and veggies out of the freezer and let them sit out for an hour to thaw while you prep the marinade. Add the marinade to the bag of sausage and veggies and let it marinate before roasting as directed.
This is the PERFECT recipe for meal prep! Just add a scoop of rice or quinoa, and you have a perfectly balanced meal.
Avoid overcrowding the pan. Give the vegetables and sausage a little space to help them roast evenly.
Make clean-up easy by lining the pan in foil or parchment paper.
Don't over-stir. I like to leave the pan alone for 15-20 minutes before taking it out, stirring, and continuing to roast. The limited stirring helps everything brown nicely.

Fork containing smoked sausage with fresh baked potatoes, asparagus, and broccoli, served with cooked quinoa.

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