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Rack of lamb with herbs, turmeric couscous, fresh greens, and seasoning on a plate.
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Moroccan Inspired Rack of Lamb with Turmeric Couscous

This beautiful, and delicious Moroccan inspired rack of lamb is just so perfect, I am obsessed. It’s a marinade made with herbs and spices!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4
Author: Lindsey Baruch

Ingredients

For The Lamb

  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • zest of 1 lemon save juice for couscous and serving
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 rack of lamb about 8 bones

Turmeric Couscous

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup couscous
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • finish with 1/2 your lemon juice, other 1/2 for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 
  • In a food processor, blend garlic, mint, turmeric, cilantro, cumin, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper and sugar until a thick and creamy marinade forms. Adjust with water if needed, about 1 tablespoon.  
  • Add over your lamb and let sit out to marinade and come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • While your lamb is marinating, make your couscous by sautéing a diced shallot in butter and olive oil in a pot, until translucent. Toss in cumin, turmeric and salt and pepper to bloom the spices another 1-2 minutes.
  • Next add your broth, and bring to a light simmer. Toss in your cous cous, turn off the heat and let the couscous cook, covered, for another 5 minutes. Open and fluff, toss in lemon juice. 
  • In the meantime, heat a cast iron with a drizzle of oil. Sear your rack of lamb until charred on all sides.
  • Once seared, add in your oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the oven, rest and slice the chops. Serve with your couscous and enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg