Couscous Beidaoui Recipe

Name: Couscous Beidaoui
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds lamb shanks; 4 medium onions sliced; 16 ounces tomatoes; 20 sprigs parsley leaves; 10 sprigs cilantro; 6 cups water; 2 teaspoons ginger ground; 4 small carrots; 4 small turnip; 1 pound pumpkin; 1 head cabbage quartered; 4 each zucchini unpeeled; 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 1 pound couscous; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup raisins, seedless

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds lamb shanks
4 medium onions sliced
16 ounces tomatoes
20 sprigs parsley leaves
10 sprigs cilantro
6 cups water
2 teaspoons ginger ground
4 small carrots
4 small turnip
1 pound pumpkin
1 head cabbage quartered
4 each zucchini unpeeled
15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 pound couscous
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup raisins, seedless

1
In a Dutch oven or a large soup pot, heat the oil and brown the lamb on all sides for 5 to 6 minutes.
2
Add the onions, and cook until softened, another 5 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, parsley, cilantro and water, and bring to a rolling boil.
4
Cook, covered for 15 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low, and add the saffron, turmeric, ginger, carrots, turnips, and pumpkin.
6
Cook, covered, until pumpkin is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
8
With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots and pumpkin to a baking dish and keep warm in the oven.
9
Add the cabbage.
10
Cook with the cover on until cabbage is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
11
Transfer to the oven and keep warm.
12
Discard the parsley and cilantro.
13
Add the zucchini and drained garbanzo beans.
14
Simmer 10 minutes.
15
Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.
16
Add butter and fluff with a fork.
17
To serve, mound the couscous on a serving platter.
18
Top artfully with all the cooked vegetables.
19
Surround with lamb pieces.
20
Sprinkle with raisins.
21
Serve with extra broth on the side.

1450

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 pounds lamb shanks, 4 medium onions sliced, 16 ounces tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Couscous Beidaoui falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Beidaoui

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