Moroccan Merguez Sandwich
Spiced lamb sausages seared until crispy, nestled in warm bread with charred peppers, onions, and harissa mayo. A handheld North African classic ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice onion into 1/4-inch thick rings. Cut bell pepper into 1-inch strips.
Step 2
Stir harissa and mayonnaise together in a small bowl until combined.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear merguez 3 minutes per side without moving until browned and cooked through.
Step 5
Transfer sausages to a plate. Add onion and pepper to the same skillet.
Step 6
Cook vegetables 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly charred.
Step 7
Spread harissa mayo inside each roll. Layer with a sausage and half the vegetables.
Step 8
Top with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- spoon
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