
By Salima's Kitchen
Moroccan Couscous
4 steps
Prep:30minCook:30min
This authentic Moroccan couscous is a colorful dish made with perfectly cooked couscous topped with lamb, a variety of stewed veggies and a flavorful broth. My family in Morocco make it every Friday as a way to gather together and pray.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:16 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
52
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories714.9 kcal (36%)
Total Fat19.5 g (28%)
Carbs100.6 g (39%)
Sugars14.5 g (16%)
Protein35.3 g (71%)
Sodium1888.8 mg (94%)
Fiber15.1 g (54%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 ½ cupswater

1 tspolive oil

2 cupscouscous

1 Tbspolive oil

1 lblamb shank
or shoulder, cut into chunks

2 tspsalt

1 tsppepper

2 tspginger

3 threadssaffron
bloomed with an ice cube

2 tsppaprika

1yellow onion
diced

1carrot
cubed

1eggplant
small, chopped into large chunks

2zucchini
chopped into large chunks

1 cupturnip
chopped, parsnip, or daikon, chopped into large chunks

2 Tbspparsley
minced

2 Tbspcilantro
minced

14 oztomato sauce
can

2 cupswater
or vegetable broth

1 tsppepper flakes
or jalapeño pepper

1can garbanzo beans
drained
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium pot, make your couscous according to directions on the package. Bring the water to a boil in the pot with the olive oil before tossing in the couscous, covering and move off the burner completely. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork, covering and setting aside.
Step 2
In a separate large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the lamb chunks on all sides before tossing in the onion, bloomed saffron, and seasonings. Sauté until translucent before tossing in the cubed carrots and root veggies and cooking for a couple minutes.
Step 3
Once the carrots begins to soften, toss in the zucchini and eggplant. Sauté for another couple minutes before adding minced herbs, tomato sauce and water. Cook over medium heat, slightly covered until all vegetables are cooked through and lamb reaches an internal temperature of 145 (about 20 minutes).
Step 4
Add in the garbanzo beans and mix thoroughly, continuing to cook just until they are warm and evenly incorporated. Serve the couscous first, then top carefully with vegetables, finally pouring the broth over the top. Garnish with additional cilantro, parsley, and serve with extra bowls of broth.
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