Spicy Lamb Couscous

Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Spicy Lamb Couscous
268 min.
6
198kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart! Our Spicy Lamb Couscous is a delightful dish that perfectly marries the rich flavors of tender lamb with the light, fluffy texture of couscous. This recipe is not only dairy-free but also packed with vibrant herbs and spices that elevate it to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Imagine succulent pieces of lamb marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, cinnamon, and cumin, then broiled to perfection for a smoky finish. The addition of fresh mint and parsley brings a refreshing brightness that complements the dish beautifully. With a preparation time of just over four hours, this meal is perfect for a leisurely weekend lunch or an impressive dinner gathering with friends and family.

Each serving is a balanced delight, offering 198 calories that are rich in protein, making it a satisfying choice for any meal. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply treat yourself to something special, this Spicy Lamb Couscous is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as flavorful as it is fulfilling!

Ingredients

  • cups couscous hot cooked
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • teaspoons honey 
  • 1.5 pounds leg of lamb 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • servings hot sauce red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Remove fat from lamb.
  2. Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Mix remaining ingredients except couscous, mint and pepper sauce in glass or plastic bowl.
  4. Add lamb; stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  5. Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray.
  6. Remove lamb from marinade.
  7. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 minutes; turn. Spoon pan drippings over lamb. Broil about 7 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
  8. Mix couscous and mint.
  9. Serve lamb over couscous.
  10. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein37.07%
Fat15.97%
Carbs46.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.71
Glycemic Load
12.55
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.736087083817%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.82mg
Hesperetin
0.91mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
5.49mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
2.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:198.39kcal
9.92%
Fat:3.47g
5.33%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.47%
Carbohydrates:22.93g
7.64%
Net Carbohydrates:21.1g
7.67%
Sugar:2.73g
3.04%
Cholesterol:45.72mg
15.24%
Sodium:247.82mg
10.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.1g
36.2%
Selenium:38.64µg
55.2%
Vitamin K:41.43µg
39.46%
Vitamin B12:1.93µg
32.15%
Vitamin B3:5.33mg
26.67%
Zinc:3.05mg
20.36%
Phosphorus:165.17mg
16.52%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.64%
Iron:2.06mg
11.44%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.07%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.93%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10%
Folate:37.85µg
9.46%
Potassium:312.9mg
8.94%
Vitamin C:7.3mg
8.85%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.55%
Magnesium:31.27mg
7.82%
Fiber:1.83g
7.3%
Copper:0.15mg
7.3%
Vitamin A:311.96IU
6.24%
Calcium:29.34mg
2.93%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.1%