Lemon-Dill Chicken Sausage Couscous

Ingredientes

2 zucchini

1 large yellow onion, diced

1-2 lemons (based on preference)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tbsp dill

1.5 cups Israeli couscous (sub. Normal couscous)

Approx. 1/2 cup water

Approx. 1/4-1/2 cup chicken broth

Approx. 1/2 cup heavy cream (sub. Half n half)

2 tbsp cream cheese

Salt & pepper

Parmesan cheese

1lb Italian Chicken Sausage (if unable to find at store use the Italian chicken sausage recipe below)

1 lb lean ground chicken

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon parsley

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon fennel seeds

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste - or omit if you want a sweeter sausage

½ teaspoon salt

Sprinkle black pepper

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon maple syrup or sub honey

Instruções

Italian Chicken Sausage

•Mix spices together.  Taste and adjust spice level if desired.

•Add 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp maple syrup to 1 lb of ground meat.  Gently mix in seasonings, being careful not to over handle the meat.

•If you have time, allow the meat to sit in the refrigerator for a few minutes or a few hours so the flavors can meld.  If you don't have time, skip this step!

Lemon Dill Chicken Sausage Couscous

• In a small pot, cook couscous according to package. Set aside.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chicken-sausage. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces and stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and sausage is cooked through, 6-8 minutes.

• Stir in heavy cream, chicken stock, cream cheese, chopped dill, juice from half the lemon (or more if preferred) and ½ cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes more.

• Add couscous and zucchini back to pan with sausage mixture. Cook, stirring, until combined, 1-2 minutes.

• Turn off heat; stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

• Divide couscous between plates or bowls. Sprinkle with grated parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notas

The liquid measurements are guestements - I usually just eyeball it.