Season the shanks generously on all sides with the salt and black pepper, and lightly with the turmeric. Place the flour on a large plate. Dredge the shanks in the flour and shake to remove any excess.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy saute pan over high heat. Add the shanks and sear until well-browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the shanks. Add the remaining teaspoon of oil, then the cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onions and carrots and cook, stirring, until the onions are starting to color, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 minutes.
Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan, cook until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Return the shanks to the pot, add the stock, cilantro, parsley, orange juice, and orange peel, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer until the shanks are tender and the meat starts to fall from the bones, 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, skimming occasionally to remove any scum that forms on the surface.
Remove from the heat. Divide the couscous among 4 plates and top with the lamb shanks. Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.
Pistachio-Mint Couscous:
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, raisins, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the couscous is puffed, about 6 minutes.
Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the pistachios, mint, oil, and orange juice. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.
Yield: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1723.43 Kcal (7216 kJ)
Calories from fat	1061.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	117.97g	181%
Cholesterol	344.74mg	115%
Sodium	24681.23mg	1028%
Potassium	1805.58mg	38%
Total Carbs	58.69g	20%
Sugars	14.68g	59%
Dietary Fiber	9.32g	37%
Protein	89.41g	179%
Vitamin C	30mg	50%
Vitamin A	2mg	68%
Iron	100.6mg	559%
Calcium	183.3mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.73 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.5g	181%
Cholesterol	27.75mg	115%
Sodium	1986.78mg	1028%
Potassium	145.35mg	38%
Total Carbs	4.72g	20%
Sugars	1.18g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	37%
Protein	7.2g	179%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	68%
Iron	8.1mg	559%
Calcium	14.8mg	18%

* 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

Weightwatchers Points

43.5

Points
44

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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