Spicy Lamb Tagine with Couscous Recipe

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Spicy Lamb Tagine with Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes.
  2. Put the meat, onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and saffron if using,into the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan, season to taste and add enough water to cover.
  3. Bring the contents to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  4. Add the apricots, carrots,zucchini,tomatoes, coriander and parsley to the pan and cook, covered for a further 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, following package directions, prepare enough couscous for 6 people.
  6. Add salt to taste.
  7. To serve, spoon the couscous onto serving dish, lift the lamb and vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and lay them on top of the couscous and sprinkle them with chopped coriander and parsley.
  8. Pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.63 Kcal (2268 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.37g 13%
Cholesterol 119.93mg 40%
Sodium 206.76mg 9%
Potassium 440.76mg 9%
Total Carbs 69.21g 23%
Sugars 29.04g 116%
Dietary Fiber 8.64g 35%
Protein 47.74g 95%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 167.1mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.94 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.67g 13%
Cholesterol 38.29mg 40%
Sodium 66.02mg 9%
Potassium 140.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.1g 23%
Sugars 9.27g 116%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 35%
Protein 15.24g 95%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 53.4mg 17%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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