Smoky Roasted Sausage and Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp. coarse deli mustard

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano

  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • black pepper (freshly cracked)

  • 1/4 tsp. sugar

  • 12 oz. smoked sausage

  • 1 lb. broccoli crown

  • 1 bell pepper

  • 1 red onion

  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)

  • parsley (handful chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake until combined.

  3. 3

    Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch medallions. Cut the broccoli into small florets. Dice the bell pepper and onion into 1-inch pieces.

  4. 4

    Place the sausage, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion onto the baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Drizzle 2 Tbsp of the vinaigrette over the sausage and vegetables and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Roast the vegetables in the fully preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they're browned on the edges, stirring once half way through.

  7. 7

    Cook the rice.

  8. 8

    Add half of the remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with an extra pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

  9. 9

    To serve, add about 3/4 cup rice to each bowl or container along with 1/4 of the roasted sausage and vegetables. Drizzle another spoonful of the vinaigrette over top, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.