Smoked Sausage and Couscous

Name: Smoked Sausage and Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 package (16 ounces) Eckrich® Polska Kielbasa, halved lenghwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved; 1/2 cup roasted chopped sweet red peppers; 1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

—Taste of Home Cooking School

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 package (16 ounces) Eckrich® Polska Kielbasa, halved lenghwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved
1/2 cup roasted chopped sweet red peppers
1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring water and garlic salt to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is lightly browned. Place couscous in a serving bowl; fluff with a fork. Add sausage mixture, artichokes, peppers and olives; mix gently. If mixture is dry, stir in 1-2 tablespoons reserved artichoke marinade. Serve warm or chilled.

Originally published as Smoked Sausage and Couscous in Taste of Home Holiday Recipe Card Collection 2009