Honey Garlic Sausage and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy one-pan dinner combining sweet potatoes, smoked sausage, and broccoli with a delightful honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces smoked sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch rounds Ensure it's pre-cooked for quick cooking.
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water This creates the slurry to thicken the sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes to give them a head start on cooking.
Make Sauce
- While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Combine and Roast
- After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the sliced sausage and broccoli florets to the pan.
- Drizzle half of the honey garlic sauce over everything and toss gently to coat.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the broccoli is crisp-tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Toss one last time and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Pair it with rice or quinoa for a heartier meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Tips: Ensure sausage is pre-cooked, cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking, and feel free to add other vegetables. For a variation, swap the smoked sausage for chicken or turkey sausage, and change the broccoli for green beans or Brussels sprouts.