Merguez Couscous
Spiced lamb sausages and caramelized onions over fluffy couscous in just 25 minutes. A Moroccan-inspired weeknight dinner that tastes impressive but comes together in one pan.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 4 links (about 12 oz) merguez sausages
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion into 1/4-inch rounds. Cut merguez into 2-inch chunks.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add merguez and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, ~6 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and caramelized, ~8 minutes.
- 4
Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add couscous and apricots, stir once, then remove from heat.
- 5
Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
- 6
Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or larger)
- cutting board and knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- fork
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