Pizza With Whole-Wheat Couscous and Turkey Sausage Recipe

Name: Pizza With Whole-Wheat Couscous and Turkey Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces prebaked plain whole wheat pizza crusts (found in bakery or frozen food section); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 ounces precooked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices (smoked or seasoned with mixed Italian herbs); 1 medium red onion, sliced; ½ cup whole wheat couscous; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup prepared pizza or ⅓ cup tomato sauce; ½ cup chopped fresh basil; 4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese, about 1 cup; 2 ounces grated asiago cheese or 2 ounces parmesan cheese, about 1/2 cup

Servings: persons

12 ounces prebaked plain whole wheat pizza crusts (found in bakery or frozen food section)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces precooked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices (smoked or seasoned with mixed Italian herbs)
1 medium red onion, sliced
½ cup whole wheat couscous
½ cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup prepared pizza or ⅓ cup tomato sauce
½ cup chopped fresh basil
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese, about 1 cup
2 ounces grated asiago cheese or 2 ounces parmesan cheese, about 1/2 cup

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Place pizza crust on a lightly oiled or nonstick baking sheet and set aside.
3
Warm olive oil in a saucepan, over medium heat.
4
Add sausage and onions.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add couscous, water, oregano, salt and pepper.
7
Cover and turn off heat.
8
Let stand 5 minutes.
9
Remove lid and fluff with a fork to separate grains.
10
Cool to room temperature.
11
Spread sauce evenly on pizza crust, then top with couscous and sausage mixture.
12
Sprinkle with basil and cheese and bake until crust and cheeses are browned, about 15-20 minutes.
13
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces prebaked plain whole wheat pizza crusts (found in bakery or frozen food section), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 ounces precooked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices (smoked or seasoned with mixed Italian herbs), 1 medium red onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pizza With Whole-Wheat Couscous and Turkey Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pizza With Whole-Wheat Couscous and Turkey Sausage

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