————————————STEW———————————— 1 lb Lamb; chopped in 1″ cubes
-leanest cut possible 2 c Onions; chopped
1 Clove Garlic; minced
1/2 c Water
2 Garbanzo beans;15oz drained
2 No-Salt Tomatoes;14oz cut up
1/3 c Tomato Paste
1/3 c Light Raisins
1/4 c Slivered Almonds
1/2 ts Black Pepper; fresh ground
1/2 ts Thyme; dried, crushed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground
1/4 ts Allspice; ground
1/8 ts Red Pepper; Cayenne
1/2 c Chicken Stock
4 c Couscous; hot, cooked,
-prepared without fat ———————————-GARNISH———————————- Cilantro leaves : Lightly spray a hot 12 inch skillet with release spray, add lamb and brown quickly on medium high heat, until the edges of the lamb cubes are a little crusty. : Drain most of grease from pan. : Add, onions, garlic and water; bring to boiling, cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent. : Add 3/4 cup Garbanzo beans, undrained-tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, almonds, black pepper, thyme, salt, cinnamon, allspice, red pepper and stock. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is very tender. Add remaining garbanzo beans and simmer for 10 minutes or till desired consistency. Serve over hot couscous.