Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.