Lamb with Dates, Apricots, and Saffron over Couscous

Name: Lamb with Dates, Apricots, and Saffron over Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 355 milliliters (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot; 473 milliliters hot cooked couscous; 118 milliliters halved pitted dates; 118 milliliters dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh mint; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 454 grams boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cubed; 355 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 59 milliliters fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange); 0 teaspoons saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoons salt, divided

Lamb with Dates, Apricots, and Saffron over Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 337 calories, 22g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have pepper, carrot, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add lamb, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to pan; saut 8 minutes or until browned.

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Pepper

Lamb

Salt

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Frying Pan

Remove from pan.

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Frying Pan

Add onion, juice, and garlic to pan; cook until liquid evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in cumin, coriander, and saffron; cook 15 seconds. Return lamb to pan. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in carrot, apricots, and dates. Cover and cook 18 minutes or until carrot is tender.

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Coriander