ISRAELI COUSCOUS RISOTTO WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SAUSAGE

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Israeli Couscous Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Sausage image

Israeli couscous is a larger couscous that tastes delicious when cooked risotto-style. Try this sweet/salty/spicy take on a risotto with a new grain.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced (1 cup)
1 teaspoon sugar
3 links (4 oz each) lean sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups uncooked Israeli couscous
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
2 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and onion. Stir in sugar. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to caramelize. Add sausage. Cook, breaking up sausage with spoon, until browned.
  • Add couscous and stir, cooking 1 minute. Add wine; cook until wine has been absorbed by couscous. Add 1 cup of the broth; cook until broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup broth, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add water, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, lemon peel, spinach leaves and Parmesan cheese, stirring until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Indra Gurung
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I think next time I would use a milder sausage or add less chili powder. Other than that, the dish was very tasty.


Elana Venter
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but this recipe was still really good. The caramelized onions and couscous were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, even if they don't like sausage.


Joe Storms
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were amazing. The sausage added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Prasad Jayamanna
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to look up how to caramelize onions and I wasn't sure how much sausage to use. I think next time I would try a simpler recipe.


SYED AQIB
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were delicious. The sausage added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamohelo Khala
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The caramelized onions added a nice sweetness to the dish and the sausage gave it a nice savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Allie Smith
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized onions and sausage were so flavorful that they made the couscous really delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


josephine aluoch
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more herbs or spices. I also found the couscous to be a bit dry. Next time I would add more liquid or use a different type of couscous.


Mohdazeem Khan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dina Nath Das
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The caramelized onions were a bit too sweet and the sausage was a bit too greasy. I think next time I would use less onions and a leaner sausage.


Farhad Ameen
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I used chicken sausage instead of beef and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Rafay Junaid
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The caramelized onions were the star of the show, adding a wonderful depth of flavor. The sausage and couscous were perfectly cooked and the herbs added a nice touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Chibaby7093 Valentine
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This Israeli couscous risotto was a delightful culinary journey. The caramelized onions added a touch of sweetness that perfectly balanced the savory sausage and the nutty flavor of the couscous. The dish was easy to prepare and the result was impres