CURRIED SAUSAGE AND KALE

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This recipe is based on a dish my mother used to make. Substituting the Israeli couscous for normal couscous and adding the kale and sundried tomatoes really improves on her basic recipe and makes this a complete one-dish meal.

Provided by ZANE T.

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 red onion
1 stalk celery
1 carrot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 bunch kale
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups water
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup israeli couscous (pearl)

Steps:

  • Place onion, celery and carrot into a food processor and fine chop.
  • Chop kale into 1" pieces and set aside in a bowl.
  • Saute the mixture with the olive oil in a large sauce pot (at least 4qt.) until onions are soft at med-high temperature (about 5 minutes).
  • Add sausage to mixture, and cook until done (break up the sausage and mix into the mirepoix so that it has a fine texture).
  • Add kale to the mixture. Saute kale until it turns bright green (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Turn heat to high. Add stock, curry powder and vinegar and bring to a boil.
  • Add Israeli couscous and return to a boil.
  • Turn heat down to low and simmer until couscous is done (about 20 minutes).
  • Set aside for approximately 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 59.9, Sodium 699.7, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 18.1

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