Parsnip Apple Sausage Bake
Easy, filling, and nutritious, this meal is wonderful any time of year!
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4-5 parsnips (about 4 cups)
- 2 apples
- 1 red onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken apple sausages cage free, no nitrates (see notes)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried sage or 1 tbsp fresh sage
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
- dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large sheet pan.
- Peel the parsnips, then slice the parsnips into strips between 1/4-1/2" thick and place in a bowl.
- Slice the apples about 1/4" thick and add to the parsnips.
- Peel the outer layer of the red onion and cut into 8 pieces lengthwise. Add to the bowl of parsnips and apples.
- Add the olive oil to the bowl and stir. Add thyme, sage, and salt and stir again until well mixed.
- Transfer from the bowl to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread around. Add the chicken apple sausage on top.
- Place in the oven and set the timer for 30-35 minutes. Half way through, give it a little stir and flip over the sausages. Remove from oven and serve warm.
- Add more salt as desired. Sausages can be served with dijon mustard if preferred.
Notes
If you prefer a pork sausage, choose a mild pork sausage or bratwurst as a replacement. Experiment with your favorite kind. Try to find sausages that are crate free and without nitrates.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 10gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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