Lamb brochettes with apricot & pine nut couscous

Lamb brochettes with apricot & pine nut couscous

Moroccan spices marry the natural affinity of lamb and apricot, a delicious family meal

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 mins

Cook time

Cook 8 mins

Method

  1. Put the lamb in a bowl. Mix the harissa with 1 tbsp oil, pour over lamb, then mix well. Cut 4 apricots into quarters, add to bowl, mixing lightly, then season. Thread lamb and apricots alternately onto 8 skewers.
  2. Chop the remaining apricots, then put in a bowl with the couscous, spring onions and pine nuts. Pour over the boiling stock, cover and leave to stand for 10 mins until liquid is absorbed. Fluff up with a fork, add half the mint, the lemon juice, remaining oil and seasoning, then mix well.
  3. Stir remaining mint and seasoning into the yogurt, then scatter with extra mint if you like. Grill or barbecue skewers for 6-8 mins, turning, until meat is nicely browned. Serve with couscous and yogurt.

679 kcalories, protein 44.0g, carbohydrate 37.0g, fat 40.0 g, saturated fat 13.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 12.0g, salt 0.39 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2009.

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  • 23 July 2009

    Joanna commented on this recipe

    I've never heard of Moroccan spice paste, where can I buy it?

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  • 23 July 2009

    jamboken commented on this recipe

    'Harissa' is the key word here Joanna, look for that. It's in Sainsbury's on the herbs and spice section. It's a chilli based paste with different spices in. I used it in Tagine and any sort of Moroccan dish.

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  • 23 July 2009

    Viv1945 commented on this recipe

    All the good supermarkets stock it.

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  • 25 July 2009

    trees0604 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Hi I added walnuts as I had no pine nuts. Also added sliced shallots to the kebabs. Also marinaded for about 20 minutes. Was fine and very filling!

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    05 August 2010

    Kez rated and commented on this recipe

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    I found the Harissa wasn't strong enough (couldn't taste it) and the lemon was a bit overpowering. Will try with 2 tbsp Harissa and 1 lemon next time.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 mins

Cook time

Cook 8 mins

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679 kcalories, protein 44.0g, carbohydrate 37.0g, fat 40.0 g, saturated fat 13.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 12.0g, salt 0.39 g

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