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Harvest Casserole (Chicken Sausage Veggie)
A hearty and flavorful casserole combining roasted vegetables, sausage, and fresh herbs, perfect as a meal or holiday side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups butternut squash (cut into 1” cubes)
- 1 lb brussels sprouts (halved or quartered)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage (minced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (minced)
- 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 apple honey crisp apple (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (juice-sweetened)
Spices & Oils
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Seasonings
- to taste Sea salt and black pepper
- 6 links chicken sausage (cut into coin shapes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, roast squash and Brussels sprouts on separate sheets with oil, salt, and pepper for 25 minutes.
- Cook onions in a skillet with remaining oil until translucent, add garlic, then sausage and herbs; cook until browned.
- Add cauliflower rice, apples, pecans, and cinnamon; cook until softened. Stir in cranberries, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine sausage mixture with roasted vegetables in a baking dish, bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until top is toasted.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use Whole30-compliant chicken sausage and check ingredient labels for added sugars.