Chicken apple sausage quinoa casserole with shredded brussel sprouts

Summary

This chicken apple sausage quinoa casserole is packed with shredded brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. it is the perfect healthy meal for an easy weeknight dinner or is perfect for meal prep for the week! it is high in protein and delicious! when fall rolls around i begin to crave things like chili, potatoes, creamy soups, and pork roast. my body knows exactly when it is time to nest for the winter and immediately wants to make sure my body is nourished. i do in fact love a good chili and we always have potatoes in our pantry, but i try to incorporate healthy green vegetables and whole ingredients like quinoa into my diet throughout the fall and winter months! this apple chicken sausage quinoa casserole is a great meal to add to your list for the week. it has delicious seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts. all you have to do is throw everything into the casserole dish, brown your chicken sausage, and mix up your dressing. that’s right, the dressing. the dressing for this quinoa casserole takes this dish to the next level. one other thing i really love about this quinoa bake is that i usually have everything i need for this dish in my pantry or the refrigerator. stock your pantry so that you are ready to make this quinoa casserole whenever you crave it!

Step by Step

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 2

Next, prep veggies by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes, chopping onion, and shredding brussels sprouts. Place veggies in the casserole dish and add in olive oil, spices, salt and pepper. Toss the veggies until everything is fully coated by olive oil.

Step 3

Add quinoa, broth, and vinegar to the casserole dish and mix well.

Step 4

Cover casserole dish with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Step 5

While casserole is baking, add all ingredients for the dressing into a jar. Close tight and shake until all ingredients are mixed together.

Step 6

Remove from oven and place sliced chicken sausage on top of the casserole. Turn oven to broil and broil for 2-4 minutes (making sure to watch it closely).*

Step 7

Remove from oven and add dressing. Mix well and serve.

Ingredient

Medium sweet potatoes

2 2
Salt and pepper

1 1
Shredded brussels sprouts

2 cups 2 cups
Rice vinegar

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Dijon mustard

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Maple syrup

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Balsamic vinegar

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Olive oil

29.57 ml 1.03 fl. ozs
Apple cider vinegar

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Yellow onion

0.5 0.5
Fresh oregano

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Italian seasoning

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Minced garlic

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Sea salt

0.62 ml 0.02 fl. ozs
Shredded brussels sprouts

473.18 ml 16.56 fl. ozs
White quinoa

236.59 ml 8.28 fl. ozs
Apple chicken sausages

4 4
Chicken/vegetable broth

2 cups 473.18 ml

Amount Per Serving
	Calories	342 kcal
	Carbohydrates	40 g
	Protein	17 g
	Fat	14 g
	Fiber	5 g
	Sugar	10 g

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