One Pan Meal w/Veggies

Ingredients
2 large carrots ~2 cups
2 red potatoes ~2 cups
1 small-medium zucchini ~2 and 1/3 cups
2 red peppers ~2 cups
1 head broccoli ~1 and 1/2 cups
16 ounces Smoked Italian Turkey or Chicken Sausage (or shrimp, or pork, or chicken breast, or ...)

Seasonings
1/2 tablespoon EACH: dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon EACH: onion powder, dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, optional
4 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional: fresh parsley, salt and pepper

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil (easy clean-up) and set aside.
3. Prep the veggies: *It is important to prep the veggies according to directions*
3a. Peel and very thinly slice the carrots.
3b. Chop the red potatoes. Keep the pieces quite small here. (I halve the potatoes and then cut each half into 10-12 pieces)
3c. Halve the zucchini and then cut *thick* coins of zucchini
3d. Coarsely chop the broccoli
3e. Remove the stems & seeds from the peppers and chop into medium-sized pieces.
3f. Chop the sausage (or whatever main protein you selected) into thick coins.
4. Pour all the veggies and sausage on the sheet pan.
5. In a small bowl combine all of the seasonings and salt and pepper if desired (I use about 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt) with the olive oil. Stir to combine.
6. Pour the seasoning & oil mixture on top of the veggies and sausage and thoroughly toss to coat.
7. Place in the heated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and toss around the veggies + sausage and return to the oven for another 10-20 minutes or until veggies are crisp, yet tender.
8. Remove and top, if desired, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
9. Serve on top of rice or quinoa if desired. (Also great plain!)