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Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 881 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.