Portuguese Alheira Sausage Roulade with Olives and Peppers

Name: Portuguese Alheira Sausage Roulade with Olives and Peppers
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 alheira sausages; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1 carrot; 1 yellow onion; 1 cup mixed pitted olives; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp sea salt; 4 phyllo pastry sheets; 4 tbsp unsalted butter

A Flavourful Fusion of Sausage, Olives, and Vibrant Bell Peppers

A delightful Portuguese-inspired dish that combines the spiced goodness of alheira sausage with the freshness of olives and sweet bell peppers.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Roulade

4 alheira sausages

casings removed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

finely minced

1 carrot

peeled and grated

1 yellow onion

finely chopped

For the Olives and Peppers

1 cup mixed pitted olives

sliced

1 red bell pepper

thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper

thinly sliced

1 tbsp capers

drained and rinsed

2 tbsp fresh parsley

chopped

For the Seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp sea salt

For the Assembly

4 phyllo pastry sheets

4 tbsp unsalted butter

melted

Preparation

Preparing the Sausage Filling

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Vegetables

Add garlic, onion, and carrot; sauté until softened.

Cook Sausage

Add alheira sausage, breaking apart with a spatula, and cook until heated through.

Be careful not to overcook the sausage to maintain juiciness.

Preparing the Olive Mixture

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine sliced olives, bell peppers, capers, and parsley.

Add Seasoning

Stir in smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt until well mixed.

Marinate

Set aside to marinate while preparing other components.

Cooking Process

Sauté Sausage Filling

Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Maintain medium heat to prevent burning.

Assemble Roulade

Lay phyllo sheets, fill them with sausage and olive mixtures, then roll tightly.

Bake Roulade

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), and bake roulades until crisp and golden.

Bake for 20-25 minutes for optimal crispiness.

Plating & Serving