Lamb Lover's Couscous Pilaf

 Lamb Lover's Couscous Pilaf

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 pound boneless lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 tablespoon kabob seasoning
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini (courgette), chopped
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 cup dry couscous
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• 1/4 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb strips with seasoning and sauté in the oil until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onion, red pepper, and zucchini until soft, then add the couscous and continue cooking, stirring often, for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the reserved lamb, broth, cinnamon, and allspice. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed.
4. Garnish with raisins and serve.

Aaron says: "I liked it! I had seconds, Emma - it was good."
Joel says: "It was good."