Meatless Meal: Italian Sausage with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Homemade Italian Spiced Sausages are pan fried with onions and bell peppers served alongside mini roasted potatoes and asparagus for a bright and healthy meal this spring. We enjoyed this meal as a fine lunch yet it could also make a lovely dinner. What's nice is it is pretty easy to toss together, while the sausage, peppers and onions cook you can bake the potatoes and asparagus, then serve it all together steaming hot. 

Serves 2 - Doubles Well

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Bundle Asparagus
• 6 Mini Red Potatoes Sliced in Half
• 2 Vegan Italian Sausages like Tofurkey OR try my recipe. - Sliced in Rounds
• 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper - Diced
• 1/2 Green Bell Pepper - Diced
• 1/2 Small  Sweet Onion - Diced
• 1/2 Jalapeno Diced (opt)
• 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Olive Oil 
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Feel free to add garlic or favorites here

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with baking paper or lightly grease. Place the potatoes in a small pot covered with water, bring to a boil and let cook for a minute or two, until a fork can gently pierce yet not break the potato.
2. Transfer to the baking sheet, season as desired (salt, pepper, any seasonal herb). Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven, flip, add asparagus toss in the 1 tsp of olive oil, salt and pepper and cook for another 15-20 minutes. 
3. While baking, heat a cast iron skillet or favorite over medium heat. Once hot add 1 Tbsp olive oil or use coconut butter, vegan butter or even vegetable broth for oil-free. Sauté the onions and peppers for a few minutes.
4. Add the sliced vegan sausage to the pan. Sauté for 5+ minutes each side until desired consistency. I like to take them a little longer to get a crisper exterior. Serve with the potatoes and asparagus for a complete meal.

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