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Moroccan-Spiced Lamb with Couscous

Ras el hanout is one of the great warming spice blends; lamb with dried fruit and almonds is a classic North African pairing that creates deep, complex flavor quickly.

5 min prep · 20 min cook · 25 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 300g lamb mince
  • 200g couscous
  • 6 dried apricots, chopped
  • 30g almonds, toasted
  • 1 tsp ras el hanout, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Fresh cilantro, yogurt

What to do

  1. 1Brown lamb with onion and spices.
  2. 2Pour boiling water over couscous; cover 5 min; fluff.
  3. 3Stir apricots and almonds through couscous.
  4. 4Serve lamb over couscous with coriander and yogurt.

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