Merguez is a red, spicy sausage, originally from North Africa. It is made with lamb and/or beef, and flavoured with a wide range of spices and a hot chili paste that gives it a red colour. It is traditionally grilled and served with a vegetable couscous.
1 clove | garlic, pressed | ||
1 | yellow or red sweet peppers, cut into 2 cm squares | 200 g | |
3 | zucchini, dice into 2 cm cubes | 380 g | |
2 | carrots, diced into 2 cm cubes | 200 g | |
1 | turnips, diced into 2 cm cubes | 170 g | |
1 1/2 tbsp | olive oil | 23 mL | |
1 tsp | couscous spice (ras-el-hanout) | 3 g | |
1/2 | dried chili peppers, minced | 0.2 g | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
1 1/3 cup | canned tomatoes (diced) | 340 g | |
1 cup | water | 250 mL | |
1 1/2 cup | chickpeas/garbanzo beans (canned), drained and rinsed | 375 mL | |
8 | merguez sausage | 360 g | |
1 1/4 cup | couscous, whole wheat | 200 g |
The vegetables may be cooked a few days in advance. The sausages and couscous may be cooked just before serving.
per 1 serving (600 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 680 |
Fat 31 g 47 % |
Saturated
9.7 g
54 % |
Cholesterol 60 mg |
Sodium 870 mg 36 % |
Carbohydrate 75 g 25 % |
Fibre 12 g 48 % |
Sugars 8 g |
Net Carbs 63 g |
Protein 28 g |
Vitamin A 98 % |
Vitamin C 133 % |
Calcium 11 % |
Iron 34 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 3 ½ |
Vegetables | 2 |
Meat and Alternatives | 2 ½ |
Fats | 5 |
Simple and very tasty. My guests said it was better than in a restaurant.