Sausage Sweet Potato and Green Bean Roast

What you need

• 1 lb smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

The easy way

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread them on the baking sheet.
3. Roast for 15 minutes, then add sliced sausage and green beans to the pan, tossing everything to combine.
4. Continue roasting for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and sausage edges are slightly crisp.
5. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently before removing from oven.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve; refrigerate leftovers promptly in airtight containers.

Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for the color, texture, and doneness cues in the steps, and refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly.