Lamb Tagine With Couscous

Lamb Tagine With CouscousWilliam Meppem
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Serves 6-8| Hands-On Time: 50m | Total Time: 2hr 00m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the lamb, seal, and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  2. Heat the remaining oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add some of the lamb to the pot and brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining lamb. Return the lamb to the pot along with the onion and carrots. Add the garlic, ginger, and zest and stir.
  4. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and olives. Divide among individual plates.
By Sara Quessenberry,  March 2006

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 460Calories From Fat 35%
  • Fat  18g
  • Sat Fat  5g
  • Cholesterol  90mg
  • Sodium  580mg
  • Carbohydrate  34g
  • Fiber  4g
  • Sugar  2g
  • Protein  38g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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