LAMB BROCHETTES WITH APRICOT & PINE NUT COUSCOUS

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Lamb brochettes with apricot & pine nut couscous image

Moroccan spices marry the natural affinity of lamb and apricot, a delicious family meal

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

750g boneless lamb , leg or lean shoulder, cut into cubes
1 tbsp harissa (Moroccan spice paste)
6 tbsp olive oil
8 apricots
200g couscous
4 spring onions , finely chopped
25g toasted pine nut
300ml boiling vegetable stock
4 tbsp chopped mint
juice 2 lemons
150ml pot Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Put the lamb in a bowl. Mix the harissa with 1 tbsp oil, pour over lamb, then mix well. Cut 4 apricots into quarters, add to bowl, mixing lightly, then season. Thread lamb and apricots alternately onto 8 skewers.
  • Chop the remaining apricots, then put in a bowl with the couscous, spring onions and pine nuts. Pour over the boiling stock, cover and leave to stand for 10 mins until liquid is absorbed. Fluff up with a fork, add half the mint, the lemon juice, remaining oil and seasoning, then mix well.
  • Stir remaining mint and seasoning into the yogurt, then scatter with extra mint if you like. Grill or barbecue skewers for 6-8 mins, turning, until meat is nicely browned. Serve with couscous and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium

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