Moroccan lambzucchini couscous

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDried chickpeas
cupWater
½cupRaisins
½cupDry sherry
3poundsBoneless lamb in 1\" cubes
1cupOrange juice
4Garlic cloves, minced
½cupOlive oil
1mediumOnion, chopped
1Carrot, chopped
2Zucchini, coarsely diced
1teaspoonCoriander
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonCloves
½teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonCayenne
½cupBlanched almonds, sliced
½cupDry red wine
18ouncesCan tomatoes, chopped & juice
1poundsCouscous, millet or kasha
2tablespoonsOlive oil

Directions

Soak overnight:-the chickpeas in water the raisins in the sherry the lamb in orange juice with garlic Simmer the chickpeas until tender, about 1 hr.

In a heavy kettle heat oil and brown lamb. Add vegetables and cook about 5 minutes. Add spices, almonds, wine, tomatoes and drained chickpeas and simmer about ½ hr. Add raisins and sherry.

Serve over couscous, millet or kasha [buckwheat groats]. Submitted By JIM WELLER On 02-21-95 (2007)