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Easy Lemon Herb Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and healthy sheet pan dinner featuring Italian sausage, fresh lemon, herbs, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian chicken or pork sausage links
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
  2. Wash and halve the baby potatoes, trim the green beans, slice the red bell pepper, and cut the red onion into wedges. Place all vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper to make the lemon herb dressing.
  4. Toss the vegetables with half of the lemon herb dressing until lightly coated. Spread the veggies evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Arrange the sausage links over the vegetables. Slice sausages into 2-inch pieces if desired for quicker cooking.
  6. Drizzle the remaining lemon herb dressing over the sausages. Toss gently with tongs or hands to coat everything evenly.
  7. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through (around 15 minutes), flip the sausages and stir the vegetables to ensure even browning.
  8. Check for doneness: sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), potatoes should be fork-tender, and green beans slightly crisp but cooked through.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or extra lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature sausage for even cooking. Toss ingredients midway through roasting to prevent lemon juice from burning and to ensure even caramelization. If green beans cook faster, add them in the last 10 minutes. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to keep sausage juicy. For gluten-free, verify sausage label. For vegetarian, substitute sausage with plant-based links or mushrooms.

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