Lamb kebabs with Couscous

Name: Lamb kebabs with Couscous
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb, cut into cubes; 2 onions, cut into quarters; 2 red bell peppers, cut into cubes; Spice Rub: 15 ml (1 tbsp) smoked paprika,; 2 cloves; 2.5 ml (½ tsp) cumin seeds; 10 ml (2 tsp) coriander seeds; Salt and pepper to taste; pepper to taste; 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil; 250 ml (1 cup) couscous; 3 spring onions, roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes; 1 red onion, finely chopped; black olives, handful, chopped; 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice; 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil; 5 ml (1 tsp) honey; Salt and pepper to taste; pepper to taste

5 steps

Prep:40minCook:15min

These sosaties (kebabs) are great for a party or braai (barbecue).

Updated at: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories420.5 kcal (21%)

Total Fat24.5 g (35%)

Carbs35.2 g (14%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein16.5 g (33%)

Sodium377.2 mg (19%)

Fiber4.9 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Method

Step 1

1. Spice Rub: Place all the spices in a mortar and pestle and grind finely. Mix with the olive oil to form a thick paste. Rub the meat with the paste and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Thread the meat, onion, and bell pepper onto soaked wooden skewers.

Step 3

Cook the sosaties in a griddle pan over high heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until the meat is tender and cooked through. Turn regularly.

Step 4

Place on a plate to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 5

Salad: Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions. Place all the salad ingredients into a bowl, mix well, and serve alongside the sosaties.

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