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Tunisian Couscous
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Tunisian Couscous

21 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

952
Calories
42g
Protein
37g
Fat
118g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 18 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Couscous 1 cup cooked (157g) 176
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turnip 1 medium (122g) 34
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 Pounds Lamb -- chopped
  • 4 Large Onion -- chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 6 Ounces Tomato Paste
  • 2 Large Tomatoes -- chopped
  • 1 Tab Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • Salt -- to taste
  • 2 Medium Bell Pepper -- chopped
  • 1 Large Butternut Squash
  • 4 Medium Turnips -- chopped
  • 4 Medium Carrot -- stripped
  • 1 Pound Onion -- finely chopped
  • 1 Pound Potatoes
  • 2 Cups Dry Couscous -- cooked
  • 2 Medium Green Onion -- chopped
  • 3 Sprigs Parsley -- chopped
  • 2 Medium Lemons

Directions

1

In a large stewpot, brown lamb and first set of onions. add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. add tomatoes, spices, green peppers, and reduce heat to simmer. after 15 minutes, add the vegetables plus enough water to come within 3 inches of their tops. cook until meat and vegetables are tender. serve on individual plates over couscous. garnish with green onion, parsley and lemons.

2

Category:Tunisian Recipes

3

Category:Tunisian Meat Dishes

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