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Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb with Spices and Couscous Recipe

Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb with Spices and Couscous Recipe

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Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb with Spices and Couscous

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 lb lamb shoulder blade chops, cut into 3/4-inch square pieces, bones reserved
1 1/4 cups water, divided
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 10- oz box plain couscous
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
3 tbsp torn basil leaves

Directions:

Whisk pomegranate molasses, coarsely chopped garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, cinnamon, 1 3/4 teaspoons cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover and marinate 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Drain, reserving marinade. Pat lamb dry.
Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add meat and bones, if using, and cook until browned, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes total per batch. Return all lamb and bones to skillet. Add reserved marinade and 1/4 cup water. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer over medium-low heat until meat is tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring remaining 1 cup water and chicken broth to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork, then stir in butter until melted. Divide couscous among plates and top with lamb, pomegranate seeds, and basil leaves, spooning remaining sauce over lamb.
* A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from .

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1508.41 Kcal (6315 kJ)
Calories from fat	960.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	106.69g	164%
Cholesterol	304.74mg	102%
Sodium	785.6mg	33%
Potassium	606.8mg	13%
Total Carbs	78.02g	26%
Sugars	15.52g	62%
Dietary Fiber	5.69g	23%
Protein	54.87g	110%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	136.6mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.84 Kcal (975 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.47g	164%
Cholesterol	47.04mg	102%
Sodium	121.27mg	33%
Potassium	93.67mg	13%
Total Carbs	12.04g	26%
Sugars	2.4g	62%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	23%
Protein	8.47g	110%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	0.8mg	28%
Calcium	21.1mg	14%

* 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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