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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Eventually, my mindturned to food. I remembered how perfectly some of the food of the North African kingdom fits into thegrilling cultureof the United States.Lamb chopsseasoned with cumin and coriander are naturals for grilled feasts, as are butterflied legs of lamb redolent ofras el hanoutand other spices that recall the scents of the spice sellers. And could there be anything more perfect than merguez sausages?
After all, those decades of British mint sauces and the Day-Glo green mint jelly that always accompanied leg of lamb on my childhood tables have made me think automatically of mint when lamb is mentioned. Let’s face it, mint is a natural with lamb. And when combined withgarlic,cucumberand creamy Greek-style yogurt, it becomes a condiment I like to use on so many things—slathered on lollipop lamb chops, mixed with oil and vinegar to create a salad dressing, and with chilledpoached fishit’s lovely. When it accompanies merguez, the yogurt attenuates the heat of the sausage somewhat, while the garlic and mint add another level of flavor complexity. If you’re like me, you’ll keep some on hand and use it with almost everything.
Brittany Conerly
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1mini cucumber6clovesgarlic3tablespoonsfresh mint leaves1cupplain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt1teaspoonlemon juice6linksmerguez sausage (see Tip)
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Ingredients
1mini cucumber
6clovesgarlic
3tablespoonsfresh mint leaves
1cupplain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
1teaspoonlemon juice
6linksmerguez sausage (see Tip)
DirectionsGrate cucumber onto paper towels and pat dry. Mince garlic and mint, or place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Combine the grated cucumber, minced garlic and mint, yogurt and lemon juice in a serving bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (or grill pan). Grill sausages, turning every 2 minutes or so, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. (When the sausages are done, an instant-read thermometer inserted into one should register 145°F.) Transfer the sausages to a serving plate and serve with the minty tzatziki.TipsMerguez are readily available at many butcher shops and supermarkets and also online from companies like D’Artagnan, Fresh Direct, Instacart and Amazon.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2022
Directions
Grate cucumber onto paper towels and pat dry. Mince garlic and mint, or place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Combine the grated cucumber, minced garlic and mint, yogurt and lemon juice in a serving bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (or grill pan). Grill sausages, turning every 2 minutes or so, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. (When the sausages are done, an instant-read thermometer inserted into one should register 145°F.) Transfer the sausages to a serving plate and serve with the minty tzatziki.TipsMerguez are readily available at many butcher shops and supermarkets and also online from companies like D’Artagnan, Fresh Direct, Instacart and Amazon.
Grate cucumber onto paper towels and pat dry. Mince garlic and mint, or place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Combine the grated cucumber, minced garlic and mint, yogurt and lemon juice in a serving bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (or grill pan). Grill sausages, turning every 2 minutes or so, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. (When the sausages are done, an instant-read thermometer inserted into one should register 145°F.) Transfer the sausages to a serving plate and serve with the minty tzatziki.
Tips
Merguez are readily available at many butcher shops and supermarkets and also online from companies like D’Artagnan, Fresh Direct, Instacart and Amazon.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)206Calories16gFat3gCarbs11gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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