Seasonal Balsamic Sheet Pan Meal

This is the perfect easy recipe that you can just throw on a sheet pan and still have such a delicious meal! The balsamic dressing with the sausage, chickpeas, and veggies is just so perfect and tasty for fall (it is also great for blood sugar!)

You can use any seasonal vegetables you’d like, I’ve been into trying different types of squash recently, and you can even buy them pre-cut to make this quicker

Ingredients and Benefits:

Chicken sausage: I prefer to purchase ones without additives or added sugar. I always look for pasture-raised because it contains 50% more vitamin A, three times the amount of omega-3s, and letting animals graze and roam is great for the environment!  I purchase 100% pasture-raised meat online from US Wellness or Grassroots Co Op (Use code “LIVNATURALLY” for 15% off). Bilinski's sausage is a great brand I have seen in stores as well

Chickpeas: Rich in fiber, minerals, and protein to satiate you and support digestion

Onion: Rich in vitamin C, which supports collagen production, immune health, and iron absorption. Contains quercetin, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects

Broccoli: Rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin K, and choline to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and support bone health

Delicata squash: Rich in carotenoids, potassium, and vitamin A for healthy gut and skin

Balsamic vinegar: Contains acetic acid that has a probiotic strain to aid in digestion. It is also good for regulating blood sugar

Dijon mustard: Rich in antioxidants from vinegar and spices that protect cells and promote digestion

Apple cider vinegar: Good for gut health and blood sugar regulation by containing digestive enzymes, acetic acid, prebiotics, and probiotics

Extra-virgin olive oil: Rich in monounsaturated fats, polyphenols, and antioxidants to reduce inflammation