Description
A healthy and hearty meal prep bowl featuring chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, and vibrant roasted vegetables over quinoa or rice. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Veggies & Sausage:
4 pre-cooked chicken sausage links, sliced into coins
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve:
2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or farro
Optional: tahini sauce, balsamic glaze, or pesto
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss chopped veggies with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes.
Add sliced chicken sausage, toss, and return to oven for 10–15 more minutes, until sausage is heated and veggies are golden and tender.
Divide cooked grains into bowls, top with veggie and sausage mix.
Drizzle with sauce of choice and garnish with herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap in other veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, or Brussels sprouts.
Add avocado or a soft-boiled egg for extra richness.
Use spicy or flavored chicken sausage for variety.
Great for meal prep—stores well for 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: American
