Description
A delicious and easy sheet pan dinner featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, apple chicken sausage, pancetta, and pine nuts, finished with fresh herbs, shaved parmesan, and a balsamic glaze drizzle. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal packed with savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 16 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved (roughly 12 ounces/2 cups trimmed)
- 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded & cut into 1/2-inch cubes (roughly 12 ounces/2 cups)
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (e.g. rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano)
- Coarse kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Meats & Nuts
- 12 ounces fully-cooked apple chicken sausage, sliced on a bias into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
For Serving (Optional)
- Shaved parmesan
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Veggies and Seasoning: Place the trimmed Brussels sprouts and cubed butternut squash on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil and maple syrup over them. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly with your hands to evenly coat the vegetables in seasoning, then spread out in a single even layer on the sheet pan.
- Add Meats: Distribute the sliced apple chicken sausage and diced pancetta over the vegetables on the sheet pan, making sure everything lies in one even layer. If needed, use two sheet pans to avoid overcrowding for even roasting.
- Roast: Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 25 minutes total. Flip the vegetables and sausage halfway through the cooking time for even browning. With about 5 minutes remaining, add the pine nuts to the pan so they can toast alongside the other ingredients.
- Serve: Remove from oven and optionally sprinkle with shaved parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately with a fresh green salad or grains of your choice for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fully-cooked apple chicken sausage for quick and easy preparation.
- Make sure to cut vegetables uniformly for even roasting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and experiment with different fresh herbs as preferred.
- To avoid overcrowding, use two sheet pans if necessary to allow air circulation and crispness.
- Optional garnishes like shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze elevate the dish but can be omitted for a dairy-free or simpler version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
