I’ve always loved this recipe, there’s something so delicious and homey about the combination of sausage, Israeli couscous (my fav!), mushrooms, and spinach. This recipe has been in my rotation since Day 01, and has continually remained a DBCD favorite. I’m pumped to share it with you today!
The Minimalist Recipe
Italian Sausage with Israeli Couscous, Mushrooms, and Spinach
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Author: Dara Boxer
Recipe type: Pork
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8-ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ¼" rounds
- 1 pint button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, small diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Israeli couscous
- good quality olive oil
- 4-ounces spinach
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add sausage to pot and sear until browned.
- Add mushrooms, onion, and half the garlic to the pot. Cook until softened. Add oregano, water, and chicken broth to pot. Bring to a simmer and stir in couscous. Let simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes. Pro Tip: add a splash of water if couscous absorbs all the liquid before 15 minutes are up.
- Stir in spinach with couscous, sausage, mushroom mixture.