Roasted Sausage with Plantain
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. I love combining Spanish chorizo and Italian sweet sausage for a flavor punch, then roasting everything with sweet plantains that add natural creaminess and fiber to keep you satisfied. The whole sheet pan gets tossed with red peppers, onions, and garlic, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice for brightness. It's impressive enough to serve guests but simple enough that I make it all the time on busy nights.
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Ingredients
- ½ kgspanish chorizo sausage(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ kgitalian sweet sausage(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 3plantains(peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds)
- 2red bell pepper(cut into large chunks)
- 1 largered onion(cut into wedges)
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspooncumin
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange sausage pieces, plantain rounds, bell peppers, and red onion wedges on a large baking sheet.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Whisk vigorously to emulsify the oil and spices.
- 3
Drizzle the spiced oil mixture evenly over all ingredients on the baking sheet, then toss everything together until well coated.
Tip: Use your hands or two large spoons to ensure even distribution.
- 4
Spread the mixture in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sausages are cooked through and plantains are golden and caramelized.
Tip: The sausages should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 5
While the sausages finish roasting, prepare a quick chimichurri by mixing fresh cilantro, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
Tip: Let the chimichurri sit for a few minutes to develop flavor.
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the roasted sausage and plantain mixture to a serving platter.
Tip: Be careful as the pan will be extremely hot.
- 7
Drizzle the fresh chimichurri sauce over the roasted ingredients and serve immediately while still warm.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread or over rice to catch all the delicious juices.
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