Authentic Tunisian Couscous With Lamb

Jowel

Learn how to make traditional Tunisian Couscous with Lamb using time-honored techniques and authentic ingredients, including couscous, lamb shoulder, chickpeas, and preserved lemon

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Course dinner

Cuisine Tunisian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb shoulder cut into chunks
2 cups traditional medium-grain couscous
1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
2 carrots peeled and chopped
2 turnips peeled and chopped
2 zucchinis chopped
2 onions diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ras el hanout
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 preserved lemons chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Olive oil
Fresh cilantro and mint for garnish

Keyword lamb couscous, North African recipes, traditional couscous, Tunisian couscous