Spiced Lamb With Couscous Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this quick and easy Spiced Lamb with Couscous recipe! Tender lamb fillets are infused with warming spices like cumin, chili, and paprika, then served atop fluffy couscous with caramelized onions and fragrant thyme. A perfect weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 673.6 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Lamb With Couscous

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How to Make Spiced Lamb With Couscous

  1. **Prepare the Couscous:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of couscous and 1 1/4 cups of boiling vegetable or lamb stock.
  2. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. **Caramelize the Onions:** Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are well-browned and caramelized (about 8-10 minutes).
  4. **Spice the Lamb:** In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Toss the 2 lamb fillets (about 8 ounces total) in the spice mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. **Cook the Lamb:** Heat a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add the spiced lamb fillets and cook to your desired doneness (about 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare).
  6. **Combine and Serve:** Add the cooked couscous to the pan with the caramelized onions and gently toss to combine.
  7. Slice the cooked lamb and serve it on top of the couscous and onion mixture. Garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

79g

Carbs

14g