Tunisian Couscous Salad With Grilled Sausages

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/3 cups couscous
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large frying pan with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, couscous, cumin, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to the pan.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the couscous starts to brown, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato juice and water. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the couscous to a platter or large glass bowl to cool.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Coat the sausages with ½ tablespoon of the oil.

7. 7

   Broil the sausages, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the heat. When the sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin slices.

9. 9

   Toss the cooled couscous with the lemon juice and the remaining oil, salt and tomato. Top with the sausages and cilantro.