SPICY LAMB COUSCOUS

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North African flavors marinate tender lamb that you grill and serve with hot cooked couscous, the wheat-grain semolina served as a grain side dish in this part of the world.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lamb leg
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cups hot cooked couscous
Red pepper sauce, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Remove fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Mix remaining ingredients except couscous, mint and pepper sauce in glass or plastic bowl. Add lamb; stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove lamb from marinade. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 minutes; turn. Spoon pan drippings over lamb. Broil about 7 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
  • Mix couscous and mint. Serve lamb over couscous. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

Delvin Gyamfi
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This dish is a great way to enjoy lamb in a new and exciting way.


IT'z Sameer's GAMING
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store.


Mohamed Saiki
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This is the best lamb couscous recipe I've ever tried. The lamb is so tender and the flavors are amazing.


White Bird
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I've never made lamb couscous before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Birukie M
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Bruce Soulos
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal.


Md Atikulislam
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the couscous is perfectly cooked.


M…Ω USTAAD
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb couscous. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Henry Cavill
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spice blend is perfect and the lamb is always cooked to perfection.


Zp King
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This lamb couscous was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was so tender.