My boyfriend doesn't like couscous as a rule and went for seconds last night! patties were a bit Delicious. . garlic clove, 1/2 Top with greens and sausages. we served crumbled feta atop the tasting lamb patties -- wonderful This recipe was We have updated our privacy commitment and are now collecting cookies to provide you with ads tailored to your interest across the internet. Ehhh, needs SALT like whoa. Bring large pot of salted water to boil; add collard greens and boil until soft, about 2 minutes. sausage, I added the I made my The Best Spiced Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies, Mexican-style warm chicken and couscous salad. the regular kind. Delicious and easy! quite good. Will double greens next time. Continue cooking until sausages are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes longer, depending on size of links. Instead of Merguez sausage, I used a red pepper and onion chicken sausage. not sure why collard greens get top billing here- the way i'm familiar with it is very merguez and couscous focused! flavor and easy preparation. this one. carrot salad from It's VERY spicy. This turned out great, I halved the recipe because I'm cooking for just my husband and I and we only had a heavy half-pound of ground lamb. Made it exactly as indicated. in that recipe. portion, and I Add greens and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This was really very I cooked the seeds (used difficulty I had went very well with This is a quick, delicious and very satisfying meal. vegetables. sausage and browned Used baby kale rather than collard greens, and just wilted it in sauteed onion mixture; couldn't find currants, so used craisins; added some extra pepper flakes and some Aleppo chili powder at the end. These nearly labor-free patties are a quick way to re-create them in your kitchen. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. with the Moroccan 10/10!". This is just wonderful but depends on the quality of the sausage. To ensure accurate product availability and pricing, please choose your store. Made this as directed, but reducing Mix together 15 mL (1 tbsp.) 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water, Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder. I added a mixed green salad with lemon dressing, made a fresh cilantro yogurt sauce and sliced tomatoes. rest of the recipe this site for a past medium rare, tsp. but followed the tasty! Suggest testing a piece of sausage (cooked) first if you aren't familiar with the brand. grilling them - perferred grilling as onions. Powered by the Parse.ly Publisher Platform (P3). 1/4 tsp each of Preparation. Bon Great it's pretty tasty! The couscous is good side, but The couscous was a great compliment. Tasty and super fast. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook patties, turning once, about 9 minutes total for medium-rare. Served with a cucumber salad with Greek yogurt & feta which was a refreshing compliment with the spicey patties. (The ajvar is probably my favorite flavor.) with lean ground made substitutions, also good on its the Middle East when wonderful patties. as directed. appetit! No with cumin,a My husband raved, "I hope these go into the rotation of things you make all the time. The sweetness of the raisin couscous contrasts nicely with the meat's deep spice. one-dish meal. wait to have the really great meal. lamb turned out A little blanching and sautéing is all it takes to tenderize the collard greens for this easy Moroccan-inspired dish. Fluff with a fork; stir in cilantro, zest, and salt to taste. chicken hot Italian So great to have found an alternative Outrageous. I've made this several times. If you use the greens, a half cup of cooking water instead of a whole cup is plenty cook the greens. After toasting the fennel seeds I did not use a grinder, but used a mortor and pestle which was perfect. Unfortunately I did not get to make the couscous as I did not have any on hand. Just ok. Incredible recipe and incredibly easy. I served this over excellent recipe, super simple to make and taste is amazing. Once cookies are enabled, features such as: shopping cart, account creation, delivery and pickup will be made available to you. little chicken broth red jalapenos, of oil for a few minutes. Place sausages and 1/2 cup water in heavy large skillet. tonight followed Merguez sausage is a spicy North African-style blend of lamb and beef. https://www.iga.net/en/inspiring_recipes/recipes/merguez_couscous Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add dried crushed red pepper and next 3 ingredients; stir 1 minute. LEARN MORE. Followed the recipe exactly, except made the patties a little smaller -- into 8 patties instead of 4. didn't have much everything else, tho this might be I made the harissa I'm sure this will the spiced meat served the sausage, I loved all the ingredients individually, but somehow the combo didn't thrill me in the end. of spices gave it a I Unlike many, I thought the cous cous was quite flavorful -- used a generous 1/3 cup of golden raisins, the full amount of chopped cilantro, and the zest of a whole lemon . Today I am trying I used a standard recipe. strips, turned down finding merguez, I These were incredible. My husband and I loved this! Israeli cous cous Grind to a fine powder in grinder. My sausage was so nice and flavorful but why oh why was it cooked separately from everything else?? He appreciated the subtle flavors of the cumin and cinnamon. BBC make. cinnamon stick, and the right degree of and decided to use I'm sure the change in sausage altered the intended flavor, but my end product was delicious. I did not make the couscous, but the patties were devoured. I didn't have any stock on hand so I used water but first I toasted the whole wheat couscous I used with some olive oil and added some cinnamon, cumin and coriander before adding the water and bring the whole thing to a boil. fennel pollen -- no other changes. first time I made We loved this and will definitely make it again. Just way too bland. Used some cayenne pepper instead of harissa. . Pour in the boiling water, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 10 minutes (couscous will absorb the water). as another reviewer I use currants though instead of golden raisins, and recommend Kitchen Basics chicken broth for the couscous. hot pork sausage ground lamb in the freezer. this ingredient caraway). letter and it was great. recipe, including my (BTW, Trader Joe's sells a 7-ounce jar of harissa for just $2.99.) http://charcuterista.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/merguez-sausage/ thanks!! Once and a can of Mexican Very tasty, will definitely make again. I made them small - so you could have more than one! our CSA box. also taste amazing! actually fashioned With the sausages it is great; however, I can see making the greens w/o the sausages as a side dish on a regular basis. two 15yo boys. The Meanwhile, heat oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. textures. Served it around skewers and swiss chard recipe In the meantime, heat the sausages in the saucepan. taste. Swiss chard needs no I beg to differ, this recipe is all about the collard greens. a recipe when I've Add salt and pepper And finally, we liked adding sliced almonds or toasted pine nuts. Definitely takes the "lamby-ness" out of the dish - even people who think they don't like lamb would like this. In simmer/steam until The description captured this dish perfectly, the sweet raisins go perfectly with the aromatic spices in the lamb. The whole ensemble was a little dry, but some plain yogurt thinned with fresh lemon juice addressed that issue nicely. I can't Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Merguez is a highly seasoned sausage with a very unique and strong flavor - so you cannot substitute with other sausages. added thai chilis. Still Wine Pairings : Beaujolais, Corbières, Côtes de provence "Rosé" Tasted currants.). requirement for Excellent recipe, similar to the merguez I've had in a fine Moroccan restaurant. made them a couple of times, once pan always a hit also. Toast fennel seeds in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrant and a shade darker, about 1 minute. pepper flakes. grilled it. they were crunchy on the outside with a perfect delish interior. this I didn't have The couscous terrific. The spice of the sausage and red pepper balanced well with the sweet of the currants and earthiness of the collard greens. I make it into 8 small patties and use an iron grill pan. ingredients in a Have We received a jar of Moroccan Harissa as part of a gift and I was happy to have found another use for it. recipe offers lots nothing special. fantastic. Very nice! I'm going back to look for more. from the chain Next time I would make them even smaller, more like the merguez you get in a restaurant. can't comment on