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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 (10-oz.) box plain couscous |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
1 pound hot italian sausage links |
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced |
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
1/2 medium-size red onion, halved and thinly sliced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 (20-oz.) package bite-size dried plums |
2 granny smith apples, chopped |
1 1/4 cups chicken broth |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Keep warm.
2. Heat pecans in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted. Remove from skillet.
3. Remove casing from sausage, and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
4. Heat skillet or wok at medium-high heat 1 minute. Add sausage, and stir-fry 7 to 8 minutes or until done and no longer pink.
5. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to skillet, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add plums and apples, and stir-fry 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir together chicken broth and next 5 ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved. Add to sausage mixture, and bring to a boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.
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