Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE LAMB; 2 (400 g) loin lamb, back straps about (eye of lamb loin); 2 -3 teaspoons chopped chili (fresh or bottled); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro); FOR THE COUSCOUS; 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh); 1 1/2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken stock; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; FOR SERVING; 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

Servings: persons

FOR THE LAMB
2 (400 g) loin lamb, back straps about (eye of lamb loin)
2 -3 teaspoons chopped chili (fresh or bottled)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
FOR THE COUSCOUS
1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
FOR SERVING
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

1
FOR THE LAMB.
2
Trim off any fat.
3
In a small bowl combine the chili, cumin, garlic and coriander.
4
Rub the mix into the lamb, you can allow it to marinate for up to 4 hours but it isn't essential.
5
Cook the lamb on a preheated, oiled grill plate until browned and cooked to your liking.
6
Remove from grill, sprinkle with a little sea salt and cover to keep warm.
7
FOR THE COUSCOUS.
8
Combine the stock, garlic and peas in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and oil.
10
Cover and stand for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
11
Fluff with a fork.
12
TO SERVE.
13
Slice the lamb, place on top of a mound of couscous and add a dollop of yoghurt.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE LAMB, 2 (400 g) loin lamb, back straps about (eye of lamb loin), 2 -3 teaspoons chopped chili (fresh or bottled), 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous

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