Ingredients
5tbspolive oil
2clovesgarlic,minced
1⅓cupcouscous
1tspground cumin
¼tspcayenne
¾tspsalt
1cuptomato juice
1cupwater
1lbItalian sausages,mild or hot, or a combination
1tbsplemon juice
1tomato,diced
½cupcilantro,chopped, optional
Preparation
In a large frying pan with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, couscous, cumin, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until the couscous starts to brown.
Stir in the tomato juice and water. Bring to a simmer. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a platter or a large glass or stainless-steel bowl to cool.
Meanwhile, light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the sausages with ½ tablespoon of the oil. Grill or broil the sausages, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes until completely cooked through.
Remove from the heat. When the sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin slices.
Toss the cooled couscous with lemon juice, the remaining oil and salt, and tomato. Top with the sliced sausages and the cilantro.
Serve and enjoy.
