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Catalina Couscous
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Compliments of Chef Michael Cech, Weber Grill, Chicago, IL
Serves 4
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INGREDIENTS: | 4 links | Sausages by Amylu Apple & Maple Chicken Sausage, medium dice
| | 1⁄2 cup | Israeli or regular couscous | | 3⁄4 cup | Dried currants | | 1 tsp. | Garlic, chopped | | 1 | Red apple, roughly chopped | | 1 | Small red pepper, roughly chopped or julienned | | 2 | Scallions, sliced into 1⁄8 pieces. | | 1/2 cup | Carrots, grated | 1/4 cup
| Pine nuts, toasted | | 2 tsp. | Lemon juice | | 1⁄4 tsp. | Cinnamon | | 1⁄8 tsp. | Cayenne pepper | | 1⁄4 tsp. | Salt |
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DIRECTIONS: - Prepare couscous according to package directions & set aside.
- Sauté garlic in a medium braiser for 30 seconds; reduce heat to low.
- Add grated carrots & currants; cover pan with foil & steam for 5 min.
- Add couscous, stirring constantly to break up any chunks.
- Add remaining ingredients, continuing to stir.
- Heat Sausages by Amylu Apple & Maple Chicken Sausage; fold into couscous mixture and serve immediately.
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