directions
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1
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat
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Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 7 minutes
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3
Stir in the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are well coated, about 2 minutes
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4
Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is slightly brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, allspice, and black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute
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5
Stir in the yellow squash, zucchini, broth, and 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil
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6
Add the couscous and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is absorbed and the sausage is cooked through, about 7 minutes longer
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7
Stir in the cilantro and serve.
Couscous with Sausage and Vegetables
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 pound apple chicken sausage (page 119)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise
- and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and
- cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 cup no-fat chicken broth
- 2/3 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro