Moroccan Lamb Couscous

Name: Moroccan Lamb Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound ground lamb; 1 shallot; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 5 cups warm plain couscous; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese; 1/3 cup chopped pistachios; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 2-4 tablespoons minced fresh mint

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
1381 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Moroccan

Moroccan Lamb Couscous

Benjamin Ramirez

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This Moroccan lamb couscous is packed full of spiced ground lamb, dried apricots, currants, fresh herbs, and couscous. Plus it's ready in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1-1/2 pound ground lamb
1 shallot diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
5 cups warm plain couscous cooked
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup minced cilantro
2-4 tablespoons minced fresh mint more or less depending on love of mint

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Instructions

In a large skillet set over medium heat add ground lamb, shallot, kosher salt, coriander, cumin, allspice, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, and black pepper.
Cook until the meat mixture is no longer pink, add in garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Remove meat from the stove and add warm cooked couscous to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add in apricots, currents, feta cheese, pistachios, cilantro, and mint.
Stir to fully combine and serve while warm.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 1381kcal (69%) Carbohydrates 141g (47%) Protein 80g (160%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 28g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 748mg (31%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1381 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	1381kcal	69%
Carbohydrates	141g	47%
Protein	80g	160%
Fat	55g	85%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat	28g	165%
Cholesterol	237mg	79%
Sodium	748mg	31%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	33g	66%