Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots

Name: Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: ½ cup dried apricots; 1½ cup fine couscous; 2 cups sodium-free chicken broth; salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1½ pound ground lamb; 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon Coriander; black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons mint; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
881 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
International

Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots

Yvette Baldwin

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Spiced lamb patties and couscous with apricots. A whole meal that you will love to make over and over. How easy and savory this dish is to make

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup dried apricots ½ cup dried apricots cut into small chunks
1½ cup fine couscous 1½ cup fine couscous
2 cups sodium-free chicken broth 2 cups sodium-free chicken broth
salt salt
1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1½ pound ground lamb 1½ pound ground lamb
6 tablespoons Greek yogurt 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves 3 large garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon Coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
black pepper Black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons mint 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons yogurt, 1 ½ tablespoons mint, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, apricots, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, and cover. Let it sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, timing according to packing direction.
Meanwhile in a bowl combine the lamb, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, the garlic, coriander, and the remaining ¾ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Mix by hand making sure you do not overmix the mixture. Shape into 8 equal patties.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the patties and cook, turning once. Once browned on the outside, slightly pink on the inside remove and place on a cooling rack.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Mix the remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Divide the couscous and patties among 4 plates. Add a dollop of the minted yogurt on the side and garnish with the remaining mint.

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Calories 881kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Potassium 773mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 701IU (14%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 881 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	881kcal	44%
Carbohydrates	63g	21%
Protein	40g	80%
Fat	51g	78%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	24g	120%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	125mg	42%
Sodium	583mg	24%
Potassium	773mg	16%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	701IU	14%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	96mg	10%
Iron	5mg	28%