Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Shoulder over Couscous with Cucumber–Dill Salad
Cozy, tomato-forward lamb that’s different from lemon/dill/kale-heavy meals: warm spices, slow simmer, and a bright cucumber-dill side to keep it balanced.
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- Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Shoulder (1 lb) 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes $11.99 (sale)
- Fresh Onions – Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 medium onion, diced $5.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced $2.79
- Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional) $5.99/lb
- Canned crushed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes) 1 (14–28 oz) can (or ~2 cups chopped tomatoes)
- Organic Cucumber (1 ct) 1 cucumber, diced $1.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill (0.5 oz) 2 tbsp chopped $2.79
- Couscous 3/4 cup dry
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Ground cumin 1 tsp
- Ground coriander 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 1/8 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon (optional) 1/2, for salad and finishing
- Plain yogurt (optional) 2 tbsp for cucumber salad
Instructions
- Season lamb with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Brown lamb in a pot on medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil (work in batches). Remove to a plate.
- Cook onion in the same pot with remaining oil 3–4 minutes; add garlic (and ginger) 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes + 1/2 cup water; return lamb. Simmer covered 25–35 minutes until tender; uncover to thicken if needed.
- Make couscous: pour 1 cup boiling salted water over couscous, cover 5 minutes, fluff.
- Cucumber-dill salad: toss cucumber with dill, pinch of salt, and yogurt (or olive oil + lemon).
- Serve lamb over couscous with salad.
Health notes: ~700–850 kcal/person. High protein; moderate fat. Add extra veg if desired.
Drink pairing: Wine: WA Grenache/Syrah blend; Beer: amber ale.