Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this spicy lamb and garlic couscous recipe! Tender lamb, marinated to perfection, is paired with fluffy couscous infused with a fragrant garlic punch. Easily adjustable to your taste – reduce garlic in the couscous or use roasted garlic paste for a milder flavor. This recipe, adapted from Home Beautiful magazine, is also delicious with chicken! Get ready for a flavorful 40-minute meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 991.5 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous

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How to Make Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp ras el hanout, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or less, to taste), 1 tbsp lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Add 500g lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, to the marinade. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer is better!).
  3. While the lamb marinates, prepare the couscous: In a saucepan, bring 400ml water to a boil. Stir in 200g couscous, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp salt. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in chopped fresh parsley (2 tbsp) and more salt and pepper to taste if needed.
  7. Serve the lamb over the garlic couscous. Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

123g

Carbs

21g