How To Make Spicy Merguez & Couscous Pot
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb merguez sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the merguez sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.
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Return the merguez sausages to the pot and add the couscous and chicken broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the couscous is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the spicy merguez and couscous pot hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 450kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 65mg
- Sodium : 960mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 21g
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