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**Sausage with Brown Sauce and Green Mash Recipe**
This recipe combines savory sausages with a flavorful brown sauce made by deglazing the frying pan with stock and mustard. It's served alongside a delicious green mash, which is pureed potatoes with the addition of spinach or broccoli. The use of a glass pot in the microwave for cooking the potatoes ensures they are tender and perfectly cooked.
Ingredients
For the Sausage:
- 4 sausages (any variety you prefer)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Brown Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Green Mash:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh spinach or broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Recipe
1. **Cooking the Potatoes:**
- Place the cubed potatoes in a microwave-safe glass pot.
- Add a splash of water to the pot, cover it with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap with a small vent.
- Microwave on high for about 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Be sure to stir halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
2. **Cooking the Sausages:**
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes depending on the sausage type. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. **Making the Brown Sauce:**
- In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock to deglaze the pan, using a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Making the Green Mash:**
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the spinach or broccoli florets. Cook for a few minutes until they are tender.
- Drain the vegetables and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked potatoes using a potato masher or fork.
- Heat the milk or cream and butter in the microwave until warm, then add them to the mashed potatoes.
- Add the cooked spinach or broccoli to the potatoes and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. **Assembling the Dish:**
- Serve the sausages on a plate, drizzled with the brown sauce.
- Accompany the sausages with a generous scoop of the green mash on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Sausage with Brown Sauce and Green Mash meal!
