Roasted Kielbasa with Beets, Carrots & Lemon
This oven-roasted dinner leans into what California has in season now: sweet carrots, earthy beets, bright citrus, and deeply savory smoked sausage. It’s colorful, satisfying, and very little hands-on work.
Back to full listIngredients
- Kroger hardwood smoked polska kielbasa sausage pork and beef link 14 oz $2.99
- Loose red beets 1 lb $0.89/lb
- Carrots 1 lb $0.99/lb
- Jumbo yellow onions 1/2 lb $1.29/lb
- Fresh large lemon 1 $0.60 each
- Parsley 1/2 bunch $1.29 each
Instructions
- Prep the oven to 425°F. Peel and cut 1 pound loose red beets at $0.89 per pound into 3/4-inch wedges. Peel and cut 1 pound carrots at $0.99 per pound into thick batons. Slice 1/2 pound jumbo yellow onions at $1.29 per pound into wedges. Slice 14 ounces hardwood smoked polska kielbasa sausage at $2.99 into thick coins. Finely chop 1/2 bunch parsley from the $1.29 bunch and cut 1 large lemon at $0.60 in half.
- Spread the 1 pound beets, 1 pound carrots, and 1/2 pound onion on a sheet pan or baking dish. Toss with pantry oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20 minutes.
- Add the 14 ounces sliced kielbasa to the pan, toss everything, and roast 15 to 18 minutes more until the vegetables are tender and caramelized and the sausage is browned at the edges.
- Squeeze half of the $0.60 lemon over the hot tray and toss again. Sprinkle with the chopped 1/2 bunch parsley.
- Serve the sausage with the roasted beets, carrots, and onions as the built-in side. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges for the table.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $10-13
Health notes: About 600-700 calories per serving. Good fiber from beets and carrots, plus satisfying protein from sausage. For a lighter plate, use a little less sausage and add extra carrots or beets.
Drink pairing: Go with Beaujolais or Syrah. Beaujolais loves roasted beets and sausage alike, while Syrah brings enough peppery depth to stand up to the smoky meat and sweet roasted vegetables.