Lamb with Dates, Apricots, and Saffron over Couscous Recipe

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Middle Eastern-style stews often combine meat, spices, and fruit.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup lamb mixture and 1/2 cup couscous)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (1-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 cup halved pitted dates
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 cups hot cooked couscous

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lamb, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.

Add onion, juice, and garlic to pan; cook until liquid evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in cumin, coriander, and saffron; cook 15 seconds. Return lamb to pan. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in carrot, apricots, and dates. Cover and cook 18 minutes or until carrot is tender. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and mint. Serve over couscous.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
Calories: 416
Calories from fat: 16%
Fat: 7.5g
Saturated fat: 2.6g
Monounsaturated fat: 3.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
Protein: 29.4g
Carbohydrate: 57.7g
Fiber: 5.5g
Cholesterol: 73mg
Iron: 3.6mg
Sodium: 584mg
Calcium: 70mg

David Bonom, Cooking Light
SEPTEMBER 2007
 
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