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Week of 6/5/23

Vegan Sausage with Harissa Butter
with za'atar roasted root vegetables / lemony mixed greens

Active: 40 Total: 40
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Vegan Sausage with Harissa Butter

Vegan sausage and roasted vegetables get an elegant flavor boost from smoky harissa butter. Along with a bright, lemony side salad, this makes a perfect early summer meal.
Smarts: The spiciness of harissa can vary quite a bit. Be sure to taste and adjust to your preference.
Cooking methods: This recipe includes instructions for using the grill or stovetop. Select your preferred method.

Tags
Grill Friendly
Proteins
Plant-based "meats"
Cuisines
Middle Eastern / North African
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Vegan Sausage with Harissa Butter:
  • Garlic - 1 clove , chopped
  • Butter - 4 Tbsp
  • Lemon zest - 1 tsp
  • Harissa - 1 Tbsp (use more or less, depending on your spice preference)
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Vegan sausage - 4 links
Za'atar Roasted Potatoes and Carrots:
  • Potatoes, baby or new - 1 lb , quartered
  • Baby carrots - 1 lb
  • Oil, olive - 1 Tbsp
  • Za'atar - 1 tsp
  • Foil - for roasting
Lemony Mixed Greens:
  • Oil, olive - 3 Tbsp
  • Lemon juice - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Mixed greens - 5 oz (sub any salad greens)

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Prep

  1. Potatoes - (If prepping right before cooking, get grill and oven heating before continuing with prep.) Prep as directed.

  2. Garlic - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Make harissa butter - Soften butter in microwave for ~10 seconds. Grate lemon zest. Mash garlic, harissa, and lemon zest into softened butter. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat oven to 500F / 260C.

  2. Preheat grill to 500F / 260C degrees. Clean grates and brush with cooking oil.

  3. Toss potatoes and baby carrots with olive oil (portion for vegetables), za’atar, and some salt and pepper. Spread out on a sheet pan. Cover tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Steam potatoes and carrots for 10 minutes.

  4. Reduce oven temperature to 425F / 218C. Remove foil from vegetables and shake the pan. Continue roasting, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender, 15 to 25 minutes more (depending on size).

  5. While vegetables roast, add vegan sausage to heated grill. Sear until golden brown and heated all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes total, transferring to lower heat if it begins to brown too quickly. 

  6. Remove vegan sausage from heat and cover to keep warm. 

  7. Combine olive oil (portion for salad) and lemon juice. Season with some salt and pepper. Add mixed greens and toss to combine.

  8. Slice vegan sausage and serve it with harissa butter over top. Serve potatoes, carrots, and salad on the side. If you have any leftover harissa butter, you can serve it on top of the potatoes and carrots. Enjoy!

Prep

  1. Potatoes - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating before continuing with prep.) Prep as directed.

  2. Garlic - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Make harissa butter - Soften butter in microwave for ~10 seconds. Grate lemon zest. Mash garlic, harissa, and lemon zest into softened butter. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat oven to 500F / 260C.

  2. Toss potatoes and baby carrots with olive oil (portion for vegetables), za’atar, and some salt and pepper. Spread out on a sheet pan. Cover tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Steam potatoes and carrots for 10 minutes.

  3. Reduce oven temperature to 425F / 218C. Remove foil from vegetables and shake the pan. Continue roasting, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender, 15 to 25 minutes more (depending on size).

  4. While vegetables roast, heat a large skillet or grill pan with cooking oil over low-medium heat. Sear vegan sausage until golden brown on all sides and heated all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes total.

  5. Remove vegan sausage from heat and cover to keep warm. 

  6. Combine olive oil (portion for salad) and lemon juice. Season with some salt and pepper. Add mixed greens and toss to combine.

  7. Slice vegan sausage and serve it with harissa butter over top. Serve potatoes, carrots, and salad on the side. If you have any leftover harissa butter, you can serve it on top of the potatoes and carrots. Enjoy!

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