Easy orangey sausage, fennel and bean traybake
A cozy, flavor-packed traybake featuring golden sausages, caramelized fennel, and creamy white beans in a bright, citrusy orange glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large pork or chicken sausages
- 2 fennel bulbs, sliced into thick wedges
- 2 cans (400g each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- Zest of 1 large orange
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F. Prepare a large roasting tray.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir in the beans.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place fennel wedges on the tray and nestle sausages between them. Pour the bean mixture around.
- Assemble the Dish: Scatter fresh thyme on top and ensure even spacing of ingredients.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until sausages are browned and fennel is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Stir gently in the tray and add a splash of fresh orange juice before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve straight from the tray with bread or salad.
Notes
- Pre-browning sausages boosts flavor.
- Use parchment for easy cleanup.
- Swap fennel with leeks or onions if needed.
- Let the dish rest before serving for juicier results.