Entree: Greece – Λουκάνικο με πατάτες και πιπεριές στο φούρνο ➤ Loukaniko me patates kai piperies sto fourno (Baked spicy lamb sausage with potatoes and peppers)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 45 min

Additional 5 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (450 g) spicy lamb sausages (loukaniko)
- 1.5 lb (700 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 large red bell pepper (170 g), sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (170 g), sliced
- 1 medium red onion (150 g), cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss potatoes, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan; nestle sausages among the vegetables and brush sausages with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Pour wine or water around the vegetables (not over the sausages) and roast 35–45 minutes, turning vegetables once, until potatoes are tender and sausages are browned.
4. In the last 5 minutes squeeze lemon juice over the tray and return to oven.
5. Remove, rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, slice sausages if desired, and serve warm.