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Moroccan Ramadan Couscous with Meat and Veggies

decorative and tasty. beautiful colors. great for a family or friends gathering. use chicken instead of lamb if the guests are not used to eating lamb, it has a strong taste. you can plate it seperately or as a large centerpiece.

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Ingredients

  • turmeric
  • pepper
  • ginger
  • cumin
  • saffron
  • paprika
  • salt
  • coriander
  • lamb
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • onion
  • water
  • tomato sauce
  • red bell pepper
  • carrots
  • zucchini
  • yellow squash

Preparation

  1. 1mix all spices in a dish and set aside
  2. 2chop meat into large chunks
  3. 3heat oil
  4. 4brown meat on all sides for 5 minutes
  5. 5add onion and garlic
  6. 6saut for 5 more minutes
  7. 7add water , spices , and tomato sauce
  8. 8cook for 5 minutes
  9. 9add carrots and potato pieces
  10. 10cook for 10 minutes
  11. 11add zucchini and bell pepper to stew
  12. 12cook for 20 minutes
  13. 13add the chickpeas and cook last 5-10 minutes
  14. 14meanwhile , prepare onion topping
  15. 15saut onions to a light brown color
  16. 16add rest of topping ingredients and cook till caramelized and bubbly
  17. 17set aside
  18. 18boil the water for couscous