Couscous Royale
Chicken, merguez sausage, and a variety of vegetables go into this Middle Eastern-style couscous royale recipe. Spice it up or tone it down to taste.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-sides down; sear until golden brown on both sides. Set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add sausage; cook until no longer pink. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then cut into 1-inch pieces.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir onions and garlic into skillet; cook until onions softened and turned translucent. Stir in 2 cups chicken stock, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, rutabaga, bell peppers, and celery. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, bay leaf, and harissa. Return chicken and sausage to skillet. Cover; simmer until chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, stir couscous and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil together in a heatproof bowl. Bring remaining 2 cups chicken stock in a saucepan to a boil; stir into couscous, cover, and keep hot.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Serve stew over couscous; dollop with yogurt.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)