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Parsnip Apple Sausage Bake served on a white plate
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Parsnip Apple Sausage Bake

Easy, filling, and nutritious, this meal is wonderful any time of year!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Calories: 402
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large sheet pan.
  2. Peel the parsnips, then slice the parsnips into strips between 1/4-1/2" thick and place in a bowl.
  3. Slice the apples about 1/4" thick and add to the parsnips.
  4. Peel the outer layer of the red onion and cut into 8 pieces lengthwise. Add to the bowl of parsnips and apples.
  5. Add the olive oil to the bowl and stir. Add thyme, sage, and salt and stir again until well mixed.
  6. Transfer from the bowl to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread around. Add the chicken apple sausage on top.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.