Here’s a hearty and healthy Chicken Sausage & Roasted Veggie Bowl recipe—perfect for meal prep or a wholesome weeknight dinner.
🍲 Chicken Sausage & Roasted Veggie Bowl
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–4):
For the veggies:
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the sausage:
- 2–3 fully cooked chicken sausages (sliced; Italian or spicy work great)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for pan-searing)
For the base:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Optional toppings:
- Hummus or tzatziki
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Avocado slices
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon wedges
🔥 Instructions:
- Roast the veggies:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly charred.
- Cook the sausage:
- While veggies roast, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté sliced chicken sausage for 5–7 minutes until browned and heated through.
- Assemble the bowls:
- Divide your grain (rice/quinoa/etc.) into bowls.
- Top with roasted veggies and chicken sausage slices.
- Add your choice of toppings: a dollop of hummus, a sprinkle of cheese, or fresh herbs.
- Serve:
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of your favorite dressing.
Would you like a version of this that’s low-carb or dairy-free?