Authentic Moroccan Couscous with Lamb

Name: Authentic Moroccan Couscous with Lamb
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 cups couscous; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lamb shank or shoulder, cut into chunks; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 tsp ginger; 3 threads of saffron, bloomed with an ice cube (see note); 2 tsp paprika; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 carrot, cubed; 1 small eggplant, chopped into large chunks; 2 zucchini, chopped into large chunks; 1 cup chopped turnip, parsnip, or daikon, chopped into large chunks; 2 tbsp parsley, minced; 2 tbsp cilantro, minced; 14oz can of tomato sauce; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 tsp pepper flakes or jalapeño pepper; 1 can garbanzo beans, drained

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

My authentic Moroccan couscous is a colorful dish made with perfectly cooked couscous topped with lamb, stewed veggies and a flavorful broth. My family in Morocco make it every Friday as a way to gather together and pray. Keep reading for my brother Ahmed's tips for making this traditional dish on the stovetop without any special tools.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:15:49 GMT