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MERGUEZ SAUSAGE BAKE WITH MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
SERVES 4
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
8 Merguez sausages (from selected butchers)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbs each tomato paste and harissa
1 tsp ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning), plus ½ tsp extra
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tbs sherry vinegar
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1½ cups (300g) couscous
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of half
1 cup mixed herbs (we used mint, coriander and flat-leaf parsley), finely chopped, plus extra to serve
Heat 2 tbs oil in a large heavy-based ovenproof frypan over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook, turning regularly, for 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until softened.