Moroccan Lamb Couscous

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

This Moroccan lamb couscous is packed full of spiced ground lamb, dried apricots, currants, fresh herbs, and couscous. Plus it's ready in just 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1-1/2 pound ground lamb
1 shallot diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
5 cups warm plain couscous cooked
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup minced cilantro
2-4 tablespoons minced fresh mint more or less depending on love of mint

Instructions

In a large skillet set over medium heat add ground lamb, shallot, kosher salt, coriander, cumin, allspice, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, and black pepper.
Cook until the meat mixture is no longer pink, add in garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Remove meat from the stove and add warm cooked couscous to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add in apricots, currents, feta cheese, pistachios, cilantro, and mint.
Stir to fully combine and serve while warm.

Nutrition

Course Main Course

Cuisine Moroccan

Keyword couscous dishes, ground lamb couscous, ground lamb recipes, lamb recipes, moroccan lamb recipes, one pot couscous

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