Sheet pan dinners are fast, simple and so convenient! This smoked sausage and vegetables recipe is made with broccoli, asparagus, red peppers, and potatoes in a sheet pan with a mouthwatering lemon herb marinade. And this one only take 10 minutes to prep!
Sheet pan dinners have become a favorite here in our house and it’s something the whole family loves! They’re quick to prepare and effortless to make. Sheet pan dinners, like this Easy Balsamic Roasted Chicken Sheet Pan Supper are perfect for those busy weeknight. Most of my sheet pan dinners are chicken based so I decided to switch things up a bit and try one made with sausage and veggies.
And let me tell you, this sausage sheet pan dinner turned out amazing! Full of zesty flavor, this one is delicious!
Why This Recipe Works
- This sausage recipe is super fast and easy to make,
- An excellent choice for meal prep,
- Makes for an amazing freezer meal,
- It’s a sheet pan recipe!
Ingredients
Let’s start with how versatile and healthy this sheet pan dinner is. I like using smoked sausage for sheet pan recipes, but you can use any type of sausage you want. Pre-packaged sausage is convenient but fresh grilled or smoked sausage is also a great choice. When it comes to the vegetables, you can use just about any fresh veggie you can think of! Some favorites I like to use are listed below.
And what do all these ingredients have in common? FRESH, HEALTHY, full of nutrition and vitamins….oh and fiber! There’s a lot of fiber in this meal!
Now, let me introduce you to the marinade.
It’s a marinade I just can’t live without! Full of zesty flavor, this one starts with an olive oil and white wine vinegar base mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, fresh squeezed lemon juice, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
We’ll start by chopping the fresh veggies into bite-size pieces and then place them in a colander.
After the fresh veggies are cut, rinse them well. Look at all that color! That’s NUTRITION right there! This is a powerhouse smoked sausage recipe.
Next, you’re going to cut the sausage into coin shaped bite-sized pieces. Stay with me here because I’m going to talk about the different types of sausages you can use in this recipe below. There’s actually a TON of options.
From there, prepare the marinade I mentioned earlier and toss all the veggies, sausage, and marinade into a gallon size Ziplock bag. Seal it tight and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
After the smoked sausage and veggies have finished marinating, line a cookie sheet or metal pan with aluminum foil (or use as silipat) and spread evenly. Now, it’s time to place this healthy sheet pan dinner into the oven to cook.
Let the veggie and sausage bake in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring once about 15 minutes into the cooking time. After 30 minutes, you’re done and ready to eat!
Types of Sausage
There are SO many types of sausage you can use and chicken sausage recipes tend to be one of my favorites. Typically, I use Hillshire Farm Chicken Smoked Sausage Roasted Garlic flavor. It’s lower in fat and it’s chicken based. However, there are days when I want more fat in my diet, so I’ll use a pork sausage on those days. I really like Johnsonville New Orlean’s Style Smoked Sausage. It adds a bit of spice to the flavor.
Versatility
Sheet pan dinners are extremely versatile and come in handy when doing meal prep. On my low carb days, I eat the sausage and veggies straight out of the pan…well, not really. I do grab a bowl or a plate (ok, sometimes).
On my busy days where I need a little more energy, I pair the smoked sausage and vegetables with either rice or quinoa. I have two different rice recipes that you MUST try pairing with sheet pan dinners. My Ono Rice is a traditional family recipe you don’t want to miss! But if you’re in a hurry, you can make my Instant Pot Rice recipe. This recipe also pairs really well mashed potatoes. Quinoa is also super delish.
The beauty of this dish is that you get to choose! It really does pair well with so many things.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Vegetables – Picky about your vegetables? No problem! Use your favorite vegetables in this recipe. Use SEASONAL vegetables in this dish! It’s AMAZING with eggplant! Oh, and leave the peeling on the potatoes. That’s where all the nutrients are! Sheet pan roasted vegetables are delicious!
- Marinade – I recommend letting the fresh vegetables and sausage marinade overnight, but if you don’t have that kind of time, try letting it marinate for 1 hour. If that’s not doable, 15 minutes will do. Just remember…the longer the marinade process, the more flavorful your dish will be!
- Freezer Meal – Sometimes I like to double this recipe so I can freeze a batch. Note that I always make my marinade fresh…I just freeze my veggies and sausage. When you’re ready to pull this out of the freezer, let it sit out for an hour to thaw and then whip up your marinade. From there, throw the marinade in the Ziplock baggie and throw it in the refrigerator and let it marinate.
- Meal Prep – This is the PERFECT recipe for meal prep! This makes the best lunch and it’s so good the next day! Add in your rice/quinoa, veggies and sausage and you have a perfectly balanced meal!
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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Vegetables
Ingredients
Marinade 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
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
One Pan Ingredients
- 1 Package Smoked Sausage (I use Hillshire Farm Chicken Smoked Sausage Roasted Garlic)
- 2-3 Red Potatoes, unpeeled
- 1/4 Pound Fresh Green Beans, trim the ends
- 1 cup Fresh Broccoli
- 1/2 Red Pepper
- 1/2 Orange Pepper
- 1/2 Green Pepper
- 8 Stalks Asparagus, trim the ends
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine all marinade ingredients and mix together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Chop all vegetables into bite size pieces and rinse well.
- Cut smoked sausage into coin shaped bite-size pieces.
- Toss sausage, chopped vegetables and marinade into a gallon sized Ziplock bag and seal. Shake the Ziplock bag to ensure all ingredients are well covered.
- Place the Ziplock bag in refrigerator and let marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Line a large cookie sheet or pan with aluminum foil (or use a flexipan). When the ingredients are done marinating, pour the contents from the Ziplock bag onto the pan. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, pull pan out of oven and stir, then finish cooking for 15 more minutes. (Total 30 minutes cooking time)
- Serve with quinoa, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Vegetables - use your favorite vegetables in this recipe. SEASONAL vegetables are great to use and this dish is AMAZING with eggplant! Oh, and leave the peelings on those vegetables, even the potatoes. That's where all the nutrients are!
- Marinade - I recommend letting the fresh vegetables and sausage marinade overnight, but if you don't have that kind of time, try letting it marinate for 1 hour. If that's not doable, 15 minutes will do. Just remember...the longer the marinade process, the more flavorful your sausage sheet pan dinner will be!
- Sausage - This is where it gets fun. There are SO many types of sausage you can use!! Typically, I use Hillshire Farm Chicken Smoked Sausage Roasted Garlic flavor. And no, this isn't a sponsored post. I just REALLY like their sausage! It's lower in fat. And it's chicken. Chicken sausage recipes are just the best! However, there are days when I want more fat in my diet, so sometimes I'll use pork sausage on those days. I really like Johnsonville New Orlean's Style Smoked Sausage. It adds a bit of spice.
- Freezer Meal - Sometimes I like to double this recipe so I can freeze a batch. It's important to note that I always make the marinade fresh. I just freeze the veggies and sausage. When I'm ready to pull this out of the freezer, I let it thaw in the refrigerator and then whip up the marinade. From there, place the marinade in the Ziplock baggie and place it in the refrigerator and let it marinate.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published in September 2017, but was re-published with updated step-by-step instructions, pictures, and tips in August 2020.
I’ve never marinated prepackaged flavored sausage like you used here, but I love the idea! What a perfect way to make it your own.
I love a lot of flavor in my dishes and this recipe brings home the flavor!
Mmm. I love using chicken sausages, especially this brand and with the roasted garlic! I also love all the flavors of the marinade! This recipe has so much going for it already and then throw in the one pan aspect? Perfect and delicious!
I love chicken sausage, too! This one is definately full of flavor! Enjoy!
What a great looking dish! My family loves sausages and peppers, or sausages and potatoes, this one adds a lot of other yummy and healthy vegetables, plus the marinade. Super! Thanks for all the tips!
I hope the tips are helpful!! Let me know how you like it!
This looks phenomenal – so full of healthy ingredients (love that you used chicken sausage!) and just bursting with delicious flavors and gorgeous colors! And I for sure love one-pan recipes – I’m always looking for recipes with shortcuts or ways to streamline the dinnertime rush! This is just terrific!
Fast and convenient…this one will be a crowd pleaser! Enjoy!
All I want to eat anymore is one-pan meals, but I haven’t made one with chicken sausage yet. This looks so flavorful and the vegetable even make it healthy! I’m going to be trying this one out on my busy little family!
It’s a perfect dinner for busy families!!
The ease and simplicity of this recipe make it perfect after a long day! The marinade looks fabulous with the citrus and paprika!
The marinade is amazing!
I haven’t used sausage in a sheet pan meal yet, but I love this idea! Simple prep, colorful ingredients – such a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight!
It’s the perfect meal for a busy weeknight!!
YUM! This looks and sounds amazing! My mother in low makes her own deer sausage…do you think that would work as well? The ingredients for the marinade are all very promising! I think I will give this one a go!
Yes – deer meat would taste WONDERFUL in this dish!!!
Love this quick meal full of flavor and roasted vegetables. Easy to make for busy nights which is great!
Yes – it makes my busy nights to much easier!
Sheet pan dinners like this are seriously the only way I can survive as a working mom! I don’t get home from work until 7 and my 3 year old and 2 month old go to bed at 9, so making dinner ahead of time and just popping it into the oven is absolutely key. SUCH a great timesaving recipe for weeknights!
Yes – you nailed it! It is a huge timesaver! I hope this one helps makes your life easier!!