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Couscous with Lamb Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
8 large tomatoes (4 1/2 lb), peeled, quartered, and seeded
4 cups canned tomato juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 fresh habanero or cayenne chile, finely chopped , including seeds
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 bay leaf (not california )
pinch of saffron threads
4 carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges
3 red or green bell peppers , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 lb zucchini , halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1 1/2 inches thick
1 (19-oz) can chickpeas (about 2 cups), rinsed, drained , and skins slipped off
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp crushed dried rose petals ( pesticide-free; optional)
1/2 tsp cayenne , or to taste
4 cups water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
2 (10-oz) boxes quick-cooking couscous (3 1/2 cups)

Directions:

Make lamb stew: Pat lamb dry. Heat oil in a 7- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb in 3 batches, transferring to a bowl.
Add onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in lamb with any juices that have accumulated in bowl, tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, chile, herbs, and saffron and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in carrots, turnips, bell peppers, and pumpkin and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and chickpeas and simmer, covered, until zucchini is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Make spicy tomato sauce: Pour 1 cup broth from pot into a small heavy saucepan and add tomato paste, whisking until smooth. Simmer, stirring, until thick, about 10 minutes, then stir in paprika, rose petals, and cayenne.
Cook and serve couscous: Bring water to a boil with butter and salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Mound couscous on a platter and top with stew, using a slotted spoon. Serve broth and tomato sauce on the side.
*Available by mail order from Kalustyan's (212) 685-3451.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	424.64 Kcal (1778 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.81g	24%
Cholesterol	81.34mg	27%
Sodium	762.91mg	32%
Potassium	2195.79mg	47%
Total Carbs	40.59g	14%
Sugars	23.84g	95%
Dietary Fiber	8.3g	33%
Protein	31.99g	64%
Vitamin C	155.7mg	259%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	23mg	128%
Calcium	145mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	43.2 Kcal (181 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.61g	24%
Cholesterol	8.28mg	27%
Sodium	77.62mg	32%
Potassium	223.4mg	47%
Total Carbs	4.13g	14%
Sugars	2.43g	95%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	33%
Protein	3.25g	64%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	259%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	49%
Iron	2.3mg	128%
Calcium	14.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

9

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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