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Zucchini and Bulgur Wheat with Spicy Merguez Sausage

Spicy merguez sausage served with tender zucchini and fluffy bulgur wheat for a quick healthy meal.

Zucchini and Bulgur Wheat with Spicy Merguez Sausage

Delicious spicy merguez sausage with zucchini and bulgur wheat. Easy, healthy North African inspired main course ready in 30 minutes.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 70 g bulgur wheat
  • 100 g zucchini medium diced
  • 1 piece spicy merguez sausage piece
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 50 g onion medium diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 150 ml vegetable broth low sodium
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt fine
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped

Origins

Africa

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Add bulgur wheat to the boiling broth, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  3. Simmer bulgur wheat for 12 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. While bulgur cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  8. Add ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine.
  9. Remove casing from spicy merguez sausage and crumble into the skillet.
  10. Cook sausage with vegetables until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  11. Fluff cooked bulgur wheat with a fork and transfer to a serving plate.
  12. Top bulgur wheat with the spicy merguez and vegetable mixture.
  13. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh parsley for best flavor and garnish.
  • Do not overcook bulgur to keep texture fluffy.
  • Adjust spice level by choosing milder or hotter merguez sausage.

Serving Suggestions

  • green salad with lemon vinaigrette
  • yogurt dip with mint
  • grilled flatbread

Enjoy this spicy and hearty merguez sausage dish with zucchini and bulgur wheat for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 18
  • Protein (g): 7
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.5

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