Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Recipe With Sweet Potatoes & Balsamic Kale (8 Ingredients) by Jan Mostrom

Sausage is a popular ingredient and always a favorite here on 30Seconds. This sheet-pan sausage, sweet potato and balsamic kale recipe is not only easy, but a wonderful dinner with complex, delicious flavors and a lot of nutrition packed into one meal.

You choose the sausage you like and add the nutritional powerhouse of sweet potatoes and the smoky taste of sage. Toss the kale and shallots with the sweet balsamic and add them to the sausages to lightly wilt at the end. Top it all off with the sweetness of cranberries or cherries. You will love the combination of flavors in this easy sheet-pan dinner recipe.

To make this Italian sausage recipe you will need the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, fresh sage, extra-virgin olive oil, dried cranberries or cherries, shallots, balsamic vinegar and fresh kale. Check out the health benefits of sweet potatoes, the health benefits of kale and the health benefits of cranberries.

This simple sausage and vegetables recipe is a complete dinner, but you could add a side salad or loaf of crusty bread. Delicious and oh, so nutritious!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Italian sausage (hot, mild or regular)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced (divided)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (It’s always worth it to have good-quality balsamic in your pantry)
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and torn or cut into bite-size pieces

Optional Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey (If you have a good balsamic you won’t need the honey)
• crushed red pepper flakes, for a little spice

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the sausages, 2 shallots, the sage and sweet potatoes onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the mixture in an even layer.
   
2. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for 30 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden brown.
   
3. Meanwhile, combine the remaining shallot, remaining olive oil, cranberries or cherries, balsamic and optional honey in a large bowl. (If you want a little spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes.)
   
4. Put the kale into the salad bowl with some salt and pepper. Toss.
   
5. When the sweet potatoes and sausage are cooked remove them to a platter.
   
6. Transfer the kale mixture to the sheet pan and place back in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed thoroughly. Add the kale to the platter and serve immediately! Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave.
   

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