Lamb Couscous
Lamb Couscous
Preparation time: About 20 minutes
Microwaving time: 46 minutes
Standing time: 5 minutes
Our microwave version of the famous one-dish Moroccan meal features tender lamb and vegetables spiced up with a zesty seasoning sauce.
11 pounds lean boneless lamb shoulder
1 medium-size onion, chopped
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) regular-strength chicken broth Steamed Couscous (recipe follows)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small can (about 8 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (about 14 oz.) artichoke hearts in water, drained
Seasoning Sauce (recipe follows)
Trim and discard excess fat from lamb, then cut lamb into 1-inch cubes. Place in a 4-quart microwave-safe casserole. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 7 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in onion, carrots, black pepper, and 1 cup of the broth (reserve remainder for Steamed Couscous).
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes. Stir; cover and microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 25 minutes or until meat is tender when pierced, stirring every 10 minutes. Cover; set aside.
Prepare Steamed Couscous; set aside. Stir bell pepper, garbanzos, and artichokes into lamb mixture; cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes. Prepare Seasoning Sauce, stir into lamb mixture, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous with a fork. Mound on a platter; top with lamb mixture. Makes 4 servings.
Steamed Couscous. Add enough water to remaining chicken broth to make 11/2 cups liquid. Pour into a 21/2- to 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. Add 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1/4 cup raisins, and a dash of ground cinnamon. Cover; microwave on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes or until boiling. Stir in 11/2 cups couscous; cover.
Seasoning Sauce. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons catsup, 1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.
Per serving: 628 calories, 46 g protein, 75 g carbohydrates, 17 g total fat, 120 mg cholesterol, 929 mg sodium
