Sheet Pan Sausage Patties and Peppers – 21 Day Fix Approved

Homemade sausage patties are made in a snap with pantry staple seasonings and roasted with the classic flavors of bell peppers and onion.  You can eat this meal plain, on a whole wheat hoagie bun, over rice, quinoa or pasta.

Yields: 4 servings  (approx. 3 sausage patties and ½ cup veggies each)

CONTAINER EQUIVALENTS (per serving): ½ green, 1 red, 1 tsp.

• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 6 tsp. minced garlic, divided
• 1 Tbsp. ground paprika
• 2 tsp. water
• 1¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt), divided use
• ¾ tsp. ground black pepper, divided use
• ½ tsp. fennel seeds
• ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 cups matchstick-sized bell pepper pieces (approx. 4½ medium)
• 1 cup matchstick-sized onion pieces (approx. 1½ medium)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil (for garnish; optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Combine turkey, 3 tsp. chopped garlic, paprika, water, 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. pepper, fennel, and pepper flakes (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well with clean hands.
4. Form sausage into 12 small patties and place on half of prepared pan.
5. Combine bell peppers, onions, remaining 3 tsp. garlic, oil, remaining ¼ tsp. salt, and remaining ¼ tsp. pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
6. Arrange bell pepper mixture on the other half of prepared pan.
7.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring bell pepper mixture after 10 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through and bell peppers are tender-crisp.
8. Garnish with basil (if desired) and enjoy!

RECIPE NOTES:

• You can  divide this meal into individual
portions and freeze for up to 3 months.