Best 5 Moroccan Lamb Kebabs With Golden Couscous Recipes

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Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this tantalizing recipe for Moroccan lamb kebabs with golden couscous. Succulent lamb, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, is grilled to perfection, delivering a symphony of flavors in every bite. The accompanying golden couscous, infused with saffron and vegetables, provides a delightful contrast in texture and taste. This dish is a true culinary journey, capturing the essence of Moroccan cuisine with its exotic spices and vibrant presentation.

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MOROCCAN LAMB KEBABS WITH GOLDEN COUSCOUS



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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Lamb     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Apricot     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 pounds well-trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes
16 12-inch-long metal skewers
32 whole dried apricots (preferably Mediterranean), soaked in boiling water 5 minutes, drained
4 red onions, each cut into 8 chunks
Golden Couscous

Steps:

  • Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to small bowl; cover, chill, and reserve as basting sauce. Add lamb to remaining marinade in medium bowl; toss to coat. Marinate 2 hours at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove lamb from marinade. Thread lamb cubes onto 8 skewers, dividing equally. Thread apricots and onion chunks alternately on remaining 8 skewers. Brush all skewers with some of reserved 1/2 cup marinade. Sprinkle onion-apricot skewers with salt and pepper. Grill onion-apricot skewers until onions soften and begin to brown, occasionally turning and basting with marinade and moving skewers to cooler part of barbecue if necessary to keep apricots from burning, about 10 minutes. Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Mound Golden Couscous on platter. Top with skewers and serve.

MOROCCAN BEEF KEBABS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS, RAITA AND CHARMOULA VINAIGRETTE



Moroccan Beef Kebabs with Curried Couscous, Raita and Charmoula Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups fine couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small English cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup finely minced red onion
2 ounces nonfat powdered milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Olive oil, for brushing
Pita bread, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • For the couscous: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place the water in an ovenproof casserole. Whisk the curry, salt pepper into the water. Whisk the couscous into the water. Let the couscous stand for 10 minutes to absorb the water.
  • Pour half of the olive oil into the couscous. Work the olive oil into the couscous by hand, rubbing the kernels to fluff the couscous break up any clumps, making sure that the couscous is evenly coated with the oil. Place the casserole into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and pour the rest of the oil into the couscous. By hand or with a spoon, work the oil through the couscous, breaking up any clumps.
  • For the raita: Place the yogurt, mint, cumin, salt and cucumbers in a bowl and stir to combine. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Refrigerate until time to use.
  • For the vinaigrette: Place the oil, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne in a bowl and stir to combine. Season the charmoula with salt and pepper.
  • For the kebabs: Combine the beef, onions, powdered milk, cilantro, mint, ginger, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 balls. Form each ball into a kebab cylinder about 3 inches long. Refrigerate the kebabs until ready to grill.
  • In the meantime soak, wooden skewers in water. Heat the grill to high heat. Insert the skewers into the kebabs. Brush the kebabs with olive oil and grill until they are cooked, 34 minutes per side.
  • To complete the dish, place a mound of couscous on a serving plate for each person. Place 2 kebabs on each plate. Garnish the plate with the raita and drizzle the charmoula on the kebabs. Serve with warm pita bread.

MORROCAN LAMB KEBABS



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Tasty morrocan lamb kebabs served in warm pitta with houmous

Provided by hayleym09

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Chop up onion, garlic, ginger and red chilli. Place lamb in an ovenproof glass roasting dish and add onions etc.. Add tomatoe puree and mix in well to coat all the lamb. Add the olive oil to coat lamb. Add spices and herbs and leave in a warmish room, covered for about 2 hours-longer if you like.
  • Place in an oven (200 degrees/gas mark 5) for approx 2 hours until the lamb it tender. Stir the sauce every half hour or so.
  • Warm the pitta breads in the oven just before taking the lamb out, slice open and stuff with lamb, salad and houmous! Enjoy!

MOROCCAN LAMB KEBABS



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These lamb kebabs taste amazing, a wonderful mix flavours which improve with each hour of marinating. I prefer using the BBQ to the grill. Preparation time includes marinating. Enjoy!

Provided by caitlyn.jf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1D

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon of fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon coriander leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
300 g lamb fillets
10 dried apricot halves
1 small red onion
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Roughly chop coriander and mint and crush garlic. Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1/2 the marinade to small bowl; cover, chill, and reserve as basting sauce.
  • Add lamb cubes to remaining marinade in medium bowl; toss to coat.
  • Marinate 2 hours at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove lamb from marinade.
  • Thread lamb cubes, onion and apricots onto 4 skewers, dividing equally.
  • Brush all skewers with some of reserved marinade.
  • Sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper.
  • Grill lamb to desired doneness, onion should be soft and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous and stock in a medium bowl. Cover; stand 5 minute Fluff with a fork, drizzle with olive oil and season.
  • Serve with lamb kebabs.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt
grated zest of one orange
1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups couscous
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

- For the most flavorful kebabs, use high-quality lamb and marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - If you don't have a grill, you can cook the kebabs in a skillet or under the broiler. - Serve the kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or hummus. - To make the golden couscous, use a good quality chicken broth and add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions. - Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.

Conclusion:

Moroccan lamb kebabs with golden couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion. The kebabs are juicy and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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