Road to Morocco Lamb with Pine Nut Couscous Recipe

Name: Road to Morocco Lamb with Pine Nut Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into bite size pieces; 1 rounded tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick); 2 teaspoons turmeric, 2/3 palm full; 2 teaspoons cumin, 2/3 palm full; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, 1/2 palm full; 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/3 palm full; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, eyeball it in your palm; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 20 to 24 pitted dates, halved, about 1 cup; 1 quart chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, a generous palm full; 2 cups couscous; 4 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into bite size pieces
1 rounded tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
2 teaspoons turmeric, 2/3 palm full
2 teaspoons cumin, 2/3 palm full
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, 1/2 palm full
1 teaspoon paprika, 1/3 palm full
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, eyeball it in your palm
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
20 to 24 pitted dates, halved, about 1 cup
1 quart chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons pine nuts, a generous palm full
2 cups couscous
4 scallions, chopped

1
Place lamb in a food storage bag.
2
Combine the 7 spices in a small bowl.
3
Sprinkle into the bag and seal bag.
4
Shake and evenly coat the lamb pieces in the spices.
5
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high to high heat.
6
Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, then the lamb.
7
Sear the lamb and caramelize the meat all over, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Add the onions and garlic and cook 5 minutes more.
9
Add the dates and 2 cups of chicken stock to the pan and cover.
10
Cook 7 to 8 minutes more to plump the dates and soften the onions.
11
Remove cover and adjust seasonings.
12
During the last 5 minutes the lamb has to cook, melt butter and toast pine nuts.
13
Add 2 cups stock and bring to a boil.
14
Remove pan from heat, add couscous and cover pan.
15
Let stand 5 minutes.
16
Remove lid and fluff with fork.
17
Serve lamb over couscous in shallow dishes and garnish with chopped scallions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into bite size pieces, 1 rounded tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick), 2 teaspoons turmeric, 2/3 palm full, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2/3 palm full, and more.

Yes, Road to Morocco Lamb with Pine Nut Couscous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Road to Morocco Lamb with Pine Nut Couscous

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