Description
This roasted sausage, veggies and quinoa meal-prep is a fast, healthy, and delicious way to power through the week. Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, and savory chicken sausage come together over fluffy quinoa for a satisfying, balanced bowl that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
For the Sausage and Veggies:
16 oz chicken or turkey sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
2 cups sweet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or taco or Cajun seasoning)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa:
1 cup uncooked quinoa (any variety)
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large baking sheet, combine sliced sausage, sweet potatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Spread out in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
2. Rinse quinoa under cool water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in the rinsed quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Divide cooked quinoa evenly among 4 to 5 meal prep containers. Top with the roasted sausage and vegetable mixture. Seal containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can swap in seasonal veggies like zucchini, carrots, or Brussels sprouts depending on what you have. For extra flavor, top with a drizzle of tahini or hot sauce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep Recipes
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American