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Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze

Name: Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt; 1 cup apricot preserves; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1 large onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

This vibrant Tunisian-style lamb couscous features tender lamb cubes, a blend of aromatic spices, and a delightful apricot-chili glaze, offering a unique balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

4.1(562 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 25, 2026

Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinated Lamb

For the Couscous

For the Apricot-Chili Glaze

For the Aromatics

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 691 kcal
Protein: 30.2 g
Carbs: 73.9 g
Fat: 38 g
Fiber: 4.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2764 kcal
Protein: 120.9 g
Carbs: 295.6 g
Fat: 151.8 g
Fiber: 18.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g lamb shoulder cut into small cubes	1380	99	0	106	0
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1 tbsp ground cumin	22	1.1	2.6	1.3	1.4
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	0.9	0.3	0.6
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.1	0.3	0.8
½ tsp cayenne pepper	3	0.2	0.6	0.2	0.3
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups couscous	356	12	72	1	4
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth	30	2	3	1	0
1 tbsp olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup apricot preserves	360	0	90	0	1
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce	20	0	5	0	0.5
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tbsp honey	64	0	17	0	0
1 large onion diced	60	1.7	14	0.1	2.8
1 red bell pepper chopped	37	1.2	9	0.4	3
1 zucchini diced	33	2.4	6	0.4	2.5
1 tsp ground cinnamon	6	0.1	2	0.1	1.4

These nutrition estimates are approximate and should not be considered dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine lamb cubes, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat lamb
Mix well to coat the lamb evenly.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: For best results, marinate the lamb overnight to enhance the flavors.

Preparing the Couscous

1
Boil broth
Bring chicken or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add couscous
Stir in olive oil and couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
3
Fluff and season
Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and season with salt.

How to Make Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, sauté onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini with cinnamon until soft.
2
Cook Lamb
Add marinated lamb to the skillet and brown evenly on all sides.
3
Glaze Lamb
Pour apricot-chili glaze over the lamb and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.