Couscous Sausage Mediterranean
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Couscous Sausage Mediterranean recipe, a one-pan meal packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly spiced Italian or Mediterranean sausages are pan-seared to golden perfection and paired with a medley of sautéed vegetables, including red bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, for a burst of color and nutrition. Fluffy couscous forms the base of this dish, soaking up the savory juices and a hint of oregano for a Mediterranean twist. Topped with creamy crumbled feta, fresh parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon, this meal is a delightful balance of hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this Mediterranean-inspired creation is your new go-to comforting yet healthy dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.25 cups hot water or chicken broth
- 4 links sausages (Italian or Mediterranean spiced)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked through and browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
While the sausages are cooking, bring 1.25 cups of hot water or chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the same skillet used for the sausages, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet. Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through, and the tomatoes begin to soften.
Transfer the fluffed couscous to a large serving platter or bowl. Top with the sausage and vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped parsley over the dish.
Juice the lemon and drizzle its juice over the couscous mixture. Toss gently to combine or leave layered for presentation.
Serve warm and enjoy your Couscous Sausage Mediterranean!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.9 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 7107 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2174 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
