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    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    Dec 1, 2020 / by Laney Schwartz / 5 Comments(updated Dec 6, 2021)
    ★★★★★ from 3 reviews

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    A perfectly seasonal sheet pan meal to rescue your weeknights! This Fall Sheet Pan Dinner is loaded with squash, brussels sprouts, chicken sausage, and even a little apple. I hope you love it as much as I do!

    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    Holy SHEET PAN, this has got to be the most delicious meal I’ve ever made on one pan! No lie, all of my favorites are right here on one dish, there’s minimal cleanup, and even my picky eaters will dig in. So many wins!

    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    I used some of my salad philosophy to create this dish: a little savory, a little sweet, a little crunch, and a homemade dressing to finish it all off with a ZING! It makes for a well-rounded and satisfying meal with a little something for everyone.

    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    Homemade Sheet Pan Dressing

    I’m a firm believer in making my own dressings! I love being able to tweak the flavors until they’re just right. This dressing has a perfectly tangy flavor with just a splash of maple to balance it all out. In a jar with a lid, shake:

    • Olive oil
    • Coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Dijon mustard
    • Salt & pepper
    • Maple syrup
    • Fresh chopped parsley
    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    How to Cut a Kabocha Squash

    I see a lot of people missing out on the deliciousness of squash because they’re intimidated by the prep work. Not on my watch! Kabocha squash are sweet, slightly nutty…kind of like a pumpkin mixed with a sweet potato. It’s the ultimate fall veggie! I have an Apple Cider Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash recipe if you love it and want more.

    1. Start with a really sharp knife. This prevents injuries because you’re slicing through your veggies without any slipping! Try microwaving the whole thing for 3 minutes to soften it before cutting!
    2. Remove the stem, then cut the squash in half lengthwise.
    3. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to pull all the seeds out (just like a pumpkin!).
    4. Now your squash is ready to be cut into cubes! Try to get them as uniform in size as possible for even cooking. There’s no need to peel a Kabocha squash. You eat the whole thing, which makes prep a breeze! Cook and enjoy!
    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    How to Serve a Sheet Pan Dinner

    The beauty of this meal is that it’s all on one sheet; it can be an entire meal! If you do want some sides though, you could serve it over Coconut Rice or with a Massaged Kale Salad. And if you’re looking for a fun, fall dessert to go along with this simple dinner, you gotta try my Easy Apple Crisp!

    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    More Super Simple Dinners

    • Tuscan Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes & Kale
    • Sheet Pan Lemony Roasted Sausage & Veggies
    • Turkey Taco Bake
    • Sticky Chicken
    • Chicken & Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
    • Roasted Shrimp & Veggies
    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    Food photography by Tanya Pilgrim

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    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    Fall Sheet Pan Dinner

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Life is but a Dish
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    Ingredients

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    Serves 4

    • 12 oz package of sweet Italian chicken sausage (or any kind you like), sliced into ½ inch rounds
    • 1 kabocha squash, seeded and diced (no need to peel!), you can use butternut squash as well
    • 2–3 cups halved brussels sprouts
    • 1 large honeycrisp apple, diced
    • 2 shallots, sliced

    Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. (If your oven runs really hot maybe try 425). Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to a parchment paper lined sheet pan and toss with the dressing until well coated. 
    2. Spread out into a single layer and cook for 30-35 minutes or until veggies are browned. 

    Notes

    • Try microwaving the squash whole for 3 minutes to make it easier to cut

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      Comments

    1. Ashley

      November 04, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was sooooo good. I even left some of the veggies a little bigger when I was cutting them so this meal would be BLF-friendly! It was a hit all around. Will be making again and again this fall, I can already tell!

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        November 04, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        Love to hear this, Ashley!

    2. Liberty

      September 26, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Writing this as I eat. It is EXTREMELY good! I love every LIBAD recipe I try and so does my family, but this is next level. Perfect recipe to ring in fall but we are adding it to the rotation well into winter. We used acorn squash because we have limited grocery options in my area, and the chicken apple sausage from Costco. Great pairing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        September 26, 2021 at 7:57 pm

        I’m so happy you love this recipe!! Such a great one to work into your rotation. And love the swap of acorn squash! Thank you for the awesome review.

    3. Juliet

      December 30, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      So so yummy!
      I am not the biggest fan of Kabocha squash so I think I’ll try butternut next time.

      ★★★★★

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