Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, or sliced green onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange the greens, garlic, onion, bell pepper, sausage, and rosemary on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is nicely browned. Discard rosemary sprigs. Serve with rice and garnish with fresh herbs or sliced green onions.
Notes
I like this extra-large rimmed baking sheet in order to accommodate all of the ingredients on one tray. If you have smaller baking sheets, you might need to divide the ingredients between two pans.
I use this andouille sausage, but you can substitute with any similar variety. For a less spicy option, try smoked sausage or kielbasa. If you like it spicier, add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes, or serve the finished dish with hot sauce for garnish.
Use plenty of olive oil to coat the sausage and veggies. If 3 tablespoons doesn’t seem like enough, add more! This helps keep the ingredients moist, prevents them from sticking to the pan, and helps them brown in the oven.
Stir the pan halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
Garnish with fresh herbs for a bright finishing touch, or serve with creole mustard for dipping.