2mediumMedium Apples, Gala or Macintosh, Cored and thinly sliced into half moons
2mediumParsnips Peeled and thinly sliced into disks
2cupsCouscousIsraeli Pearl Couscous makes a hearty option
2cups Chicken Stock
1/2cupOcean Spray Cran Cherry Craisins
2tbspCinnamon divided for each part of recipe
2tbspSmoked Paprika divided for each part of recipe
2tspSalt divided for each part of recipe
4tbspFresh Thyme, stems removed
1Red Onion, peeled and diced
2tbspGarlic, minced
1 lbChicken Sausage, ground Tip- Applewood Smoked is great
2tbspOlive Oil divided for each part of recipe
6tbspSour Cream
2Oranges, Zestedsave juice for serving or cocktails
1Lemon, Zested
6tbsp Fresh Parsley Garnish only
1/2cupWalnuts
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce. Peel parsnips, like a carrot, and cut in thin disks. Core and cut apples into half moons. Coat liberally with 1 tbsp of olive oil, and half of the spices (listed as such above)- mince thyme, salt, cinnamon and smoked paprika.
Roast in oven at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or save time in your Air Fryer at 390 degrees until crisp, 10-12 minutes. Be sure to check on these during cooking as toss the mix around for even cooking.
While veggies are cooking, place 1 tbsp olive oil to stock pot or Instant Pot on the saute setting. Add in your garlic, diced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until onions are softened and translucent approximately 2-3 minutes.
Then add in the chicken sausage and brown an additional 5 minutes.Then deglaze the pot by stirring in 2 cup of stock.
Add in the Ocean Spray Cran Cherry Craisins, along with the lemon and orange zest from 1 orange. Then pour in your mix of the couscous, and remaining half of spices-mince thyme, salt, cinnamon and smoked paprika.
Cover stock pot or Seal and set you Instant Pot to cook at manual high pressure, for 10 minutes. Allow to vent naturally then stir in sour cream while hot. Place into bowl and layer with AirFryer roasted veggies, top with walnuts, fresh parsley and top with 4 tbsp of fresh orange juice and remain orange zest.