Moroccan lamb skewers with couscous recipe

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The Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try   Moroccan lamb skewers with couscous recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Arabic Food and learn how to make Moroccan lamb skewers with couscous.

Ingredients
 
600g lamb leg steaks
160g packet Moroccan marinade
200g packet citrus-flavoured couscous
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
60g baby rocket 

Method

Step 1 Thinly slice lamb across the grain. Place in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add marinade. Toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes. 

Step 2 Meanwhile, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Cover with 320ml boiling water. Stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Using a fork, fluff to separate grains. Cool for 5 minutes. 

Step 3 Thread lamb onto skewers. Heat a large lightly greased heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. 

Step 4 Add tomato, onion and rocket to couscous mixture. Gently toss to combine. Serve skewers with couscous mixture.

Notes
You'll need 12 (20cm) pre-soaked bamboo skewers. 

Nutrition

Energy 2340kJ
Fat saturated 5.30g
Fat Total 14.00g
Carbohydrate sugars -
Carbohydrate Total 53.30g
Dietary Fibre 2.00g
Protein 52.80g
Cholesterol 139.00mg
Sodium 492mg

Super Food Ideas - September 2010 , Page 25
Recipe by Tracy Rutehrford