Baked Merguez

Baked Merguez is a flavorful Moroccan dish featuring spicy lamb sausages baked with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. This high-protein meal is perfect for a hearty dinner that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Merguez sausages - 4 pieces (about 400g)
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Canned chickpeas - 200g, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, minced garlic, drained chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables and chickpeas evenly.
3. Spread the vegetable and chickpea mixture in a single layer on a baking tray.
4. Place the merguez sausages on top of the vegetables.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
6. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the merguez sausages and chickpeas, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber from the vegetables and chickpeas, promoting digestive health.

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