Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
881 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
Description
Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots blends aromatic spices and fresh herbs in both components. The couscous absorbs the chicken broth infused with cumin and sweet apricot pieces, resulting in fluffy grains punctuated by tender fruit. Ground lamb is combined with garlic paste, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper, shaped into patties, and pan-fried to develop a caramelized surface while remaining juicy inside.
The dish balances savory and sweet with the apricot's natural sugar complementing the richly spiced lamb. A sauce of Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper adds coolness and freshness, brightening the dish. The preparation highlights layering of flavors and textures, from tender lamb to soft, fluffy couscous with bursts of dried apricot.
The patties are cooked carefully to retain moisture and served alongside the couscous, making a complete, flavorful meal with a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried apricot ½ cup dried apricots cut into small chunks
- 1½ cup couscous 1½ cup fine couscous, fine
- 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups sodium-free chicken broth, sodium-free
- salt salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1½ pound lamb 1½ pound ground lamb, ground
- 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic 3 large garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt, cloves
- 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
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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