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Turkish Lamb With Pistachio Couscous

from: Prevention
  • 4 servings
  • 5 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box (6 oz) garlic herb couscous
  • 1/3 C pistachio nuts, shells removed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads, crushed
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 C onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 C raisins
  •  2 C fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped
     

Instructions

  1. Combine couscous spice bag and 1 1/4 c warm water in a 2 quart microwavable bowl. Cover tightly and cook on high for 6 to 7 minutes or until simmering. Remove and stir in couscous and pistachios. Cover and let stand 8 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a 2 quart microwavable dish, mix lemon pepper, thyme, sugar, cardamom, turmeric, and saffron. Add lamb and toss to coat.
  3. Mix in onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook on high for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft, stirring once halfway through.
  4. Stir in raisins and tomatoes, cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, and cook on high for 5 to 7 minutes or until lamb is no longer pink. Serve with couscous
     
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