French Merguez Sausages Culinary Communion

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant culinary crossroads of France and North Africa with the "French Merguez Sausages Culinary Communion." This recipe highlights the bold flavors of homemade Merguez sausages crafted from a tantalizing blend of ground lamb and beef, spiced with harissa, paprika, and aromatic herbs like cilantro and parsley. Whether stuffed into casings or shaped into rustic patties, these sausages are seared to perfection and served alongside fluffy, mint-infused couscous for a hearty, flavorful base. Topped with a creamy yogurt-mint sauce and garnished with fresh lemon wedges, this dish strikes a perfect harmony between spicy, savory, and refreshing elements. With a cook time of just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for impressing guests or elevating a weeknight dinner. Perfectly balanced and bursting with character, “French Merguez Sausages Culinary Communion” truly celebrates the art of bold, fusion cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground lamb
• 250 g Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Harissa paste
• 1.5 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 10 ft Sausage casings (optional)
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.25 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp Chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt (for couscous)
• 4 units Optional garnish: lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, harissa paste, paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs (cilantro and parsley). Mix thoroughly using clean hands until the spices and herbs are evenly combined.

Step 2

If using sausage casings, soak them in warm water for 20 minutes to soften. Rinse the casings thoroughly and stuff them with the sausage mixture using a sausage stuffer according to manufacturer's instructions. Twist the casings into preferred sausage lengths. If not using casings, shape the meat mixture into sausage-like cylindrical patties.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Cook the sausages for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until browned and fully cooked. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (70°C). Keep warm and set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring chicken or vegetable stock to a boil in a small pot. Add salt and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in chopped mint.

Step 5

To make the yogurt-mint sauce, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

Step 6

Serve the cooked Merguez sausages atop a bed of herbed couscous. Drizzle with yogurt-mint sauce and garnish with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1692.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2749.1

Total Fat 182.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 670.4mg	0%
Sodium 7507.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 204.0g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 635.5mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 3667.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 11.0%