Recipes Moroccan-Style Lamb Shanks with Apricots 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo This is a gorgeous, easy and pretty quick version of lamb tagine I made on Valentine's Day. For an authentic feel we ate it with our fingers--it was a complete hit! Recipe by moonpig Published on June 8, 2018 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 (1 pound) lamb shanks 1 (14.4 ounce) can chopped canned tomatoes 1 ¼ cups chopped dried apricots 1 ½ teaspoons harissa salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1 cup quick-cooking couscous 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they release their aroma for about 1 minute. Stir in the onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so potatoes don't stick. Put the lamb shanks in the pot and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, apricots, and harissa. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture seems a bit dry, add a splash of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bone, one hour or more, depending on the size of the shanks. Stir occasionally. Heat a small skillet over low heat and add the slivered almonds. Stir and cook until almonds are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Place couscous in a large bowl and slowly pour in lukewarm water until just covered. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Toss couscous with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toasted almonds. Transfer to a serving dish. Spoon the lamb over the couscous and serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1249 Calories 55g Fat 120g Carbs 70g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 1249 % Daily Value * Total Fat 55g 70% Saturated Fat 13g 67% Cholesterol 179mg 60% Sodium 811mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 120g 43% Dietary Fiber 15g 53% Total Sugars 44g Protein 70g Vitamin C 55mg 275% Calcium 228mg 18% Iron 10mg 54% Potassium 2433mg 52% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved