Couscous with Lamb, Onions, and Raisins Recipe

Name: Couscous with Lamb, Onions, and Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raisins; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey; The meat removed from the leftover lamb shank, shredded; The remaining lamb-shank sauce; 1/2 cup couscous; Generous pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 tablespoon whole almonds, blanched, peeled, and lightly toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons raisins
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
The meat removed from the leftover lamb shank, shredded
The remaining lamb-shank sauce
1/2 cup couscous
Generous pinch of salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon whole almonds, blanched, peeled, and lightly toasted

1
Let the raisins soak in warm water for about 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, put the sliced onion in a small cooking pot with water to cover, and boil gently for about 25 minutes, until the onion is soft and the water has evaporated.
3
Stir in the butter, olive oil, and honey, and cook another 5 minutes, until golden and caramelized.
4
While the onion is cooking, prepare the couscous by bringing 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small cooking pot and sprinkling in the couscous.
5
Boil for 1 minute, add the salt and butter, then stir and cover.
6
Now heat the shank meat in its cooking sauce.
7
When all is ready, spoon out the couscous onto a warm dinner plate, moisten it with a little of the lamb sauce, then make an indentation and spoon the meat and the rest of the sauce into it along with the honey/sweet onion/raisin mix, and scatter the almonds on top.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons raisins, 1 medium onion, sliced, 2 teaspoons butter, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Lamb, Onions, and Raisins 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 with Lamb, Onions, and Raisins

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