Description
This couscous with lamb is a hearty Mediterranean-inspired dish made with tender slow-cooked lamb, warm spices, vegetables, and fluffy couscous. It delivers deep flavor and comforting textures perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 liter broth
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown lamb pieces.
- Remove lamb and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and spices, stirring until fragrant.
- Return lamb to pot and mix well.
- Add broth and simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
- Add carrots, zucchini, and chickpeas.
- Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Prepare couscous with hot broth and cover.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Serve lamb stew over couscous and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Brown the lamb well for richer flavor. Let the stew rest before serving for better taste. Always fluff couscous gently to keep it light and airy. You can adjust spices based on preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg