Lamb Tagine with Couscous

Name: Lamb Tagine with Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 carrots, peeled into thin strips; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 283 grams box couscous; 59 milliliters fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped; 59 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground turmeric; 177 milliliters kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 kilograms lamb loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 of Zest lemon, grated; 907 grams low-sodium chicken broth; 4 Tbsps olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 medium yellow onion, thickly sliced

Lamb Tagine with Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 37g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 457 calories. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. A mixture of chicken broth, cilantro leaves, couscous, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the oil.

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Add the lamb, seal, and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

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Heat the remaining oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

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Add the onion and carrots and cook for 15 minutes.

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Transfer to a plate.

Add some of the lamb to the pot and brown on all sides.

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Lamb

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Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining lamb. Return the lamb to the pot along with the onion and carrots.

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Add the garlic, ginger, and zest and stir.

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Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous.

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Remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and olives. Divide among individual plates. Recommended: Dutch oven or large pot To Freeze: Omit the cilantro, parsley, and olives.

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Cilantro

Parsley

Olives

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Let the tagine cool, then ladle it into large resealable bags, filling each one halfway. Store for up to 3 months. To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. Warm in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and olives just before serving.

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