Sweet Sausage with Roasted Vegetables and Couscous
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Author
Mandy Tanner
Servings
2 to 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Calories
2426
Savory Kurobuta sweet sausage links creates the foundation for a satisfying meal. The sausage is oven roasted with vegetables, then served on a bed of cranberry harvest couscous and seasoned with maple and mustard vinaigrette.
This dish is appealing and complex enough for a weekend dinner, but can also be created for an eye-opening weekend meal.
Ingredients
Sausage
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1 lb. Kurobuta pork sweet sausage
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4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
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8 ounces baby rainbow carrots, halved
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2 shallots, halved
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8 ounces baby broccoli
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1 medium sweet potato, sliced ¼-inch-thick, cut into bite sized pieces
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1 tablespoon SRF Rosemary Roast Seasoning
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olive oil, as needed
Cranberry Harvest Couscous
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1 ¼ cup Harvest Grains Blend, a mix of pearled couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa, or alternatively pearled couscous
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1 ¾ cup water
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1 tablespoon butter
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
Maple and Mustard Vinaigrette
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3/4 cup olive oil
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¼ cup real maple syrup
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¼ cup champagne vinegar
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1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, chives
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
Directions
Sausage
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
On a small rimmed baking sheet, add the sausage links. On a second rimmed baking sheet, place the mushrooms, baby carrots, shallots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, in a single layer in groups making sure not to crowd the baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with the SRF Rosemary Roast Seasoning.
Place the baking sheets with the sausage and vegetables in the oven. Roast, turning the sausage after 10 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature of the sausage is 165°F, and the vegetables are roasted and tender.
Remove the sausage and vegetables from the oven and let the sausage rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over Cranberry Harvest Couscous and drizzle with Maple and Mustard Vinaigrette.
Cranberry Harvest Couscous
In a medium saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil with the butter. Add the salt and harvest couscous blend, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the sweetened cranberries. Stir to combine, and cover until ready to serve.
Maple and Mustard Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, add the olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard, and whisk to combine.
Add the chopped herbs, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Recipe Note
Author Bio
Chef Mandy Tanner is a trained chef and influencer, known for her vibrant food photography and passion for high-quality ingredients. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she blends culinary expertise with a love for food styling. Mandy shares her recipes and cooking tips on her blog, helping home cooks master everything from holiday hams to backyard barbecue.
Nutrition
Serving Size
2 to 4
Calories 2426,
Carbs
191 grams
(64%),
Protein
56 grams
(112%),
Fat
164 grams
(153%),
Saturated Fat
37 grams
(177%),
Trans Fat
1 grams,
Cholesterol
178 milligrams
(59%),
Fiber
35 grams
(140%),
Sugar
55 grams,
Sodium
2369 milligrams
(103%),
Iron
11 milligrams
(57%),
Potassium
2500 milligrams
(71%)