How To Make Mediterranean Ground Lamb and Couscous Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Mediterranean dish made with ground lamb and tender couscous.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
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Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook the couscous according to package directions.
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Add the chickpeas to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Serve the lamb mixture over the couscous and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 82mg
- Sodium : 390mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 33g
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