Hajar’s Lamby Friday Food Couscous

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4
Hajar's Lamby Friday Food Couscous Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 10 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup dried garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lamb shanks or 2 lamb necks , with a good bone in
1 cup chopped white onion
5 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon cooking salt ( or to taste )
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , rounded . I use a teaspoon not a measuring spoon . Do this to taste for flavor and heat
4 carrots , cut into chunks
3 small turnips , in chunks
2 cups couscous
3 small zucchini , in chunks
2 green sweet peppers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
412
Sugar
4g
Fat
14g
Hajar's Lamby Friday Food Couscous is a traditional North African dish that is enjoyed with family and friends on special occasions, particularly on Fridays. The tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks or necks in a fragrant broth with couscous and vegetables makes it a delicious and comforting meal. This dish is perfect for a weekend gathering or a family dinner and is sure to fill you up and keep you warm.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the lamb shanks or necks to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they are browned on all sides.
3.Add the chopped onions and continue to cook until the onions are softened.
4.Add the boiling water, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot, and bring the mixture to a boil.
5.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
6.In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
7.Add the carrots and turnips to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, until they are tender.
8.Add the couscous to the pot with the vegetables and stir to combine.
9.Cover the pot and allow the couscous to absorb the water for 5 minutes.
10.Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve alongside the lamb shanks or necks. Enjoy!

PROS

This dish is flavorful and filling, perfect for a hearty meal on a chilly evening.

The combination of lamb and vegetables provides a variety of nutrients in one dish.

Couscous is a healthy grain option, low in fat and high in fiber.

CONS

This dish takes some time to prepare and cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick meal.

Lamb can be expensive and may not be readily available in all areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, iron, and vitamin A and C due to the lamb and vegetables.
The couscous provides a healthy source of carbohydrates and fiber.
Garbanzo beans are also a great source of plant-based protein.

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