Directions for: Rack of Lamb with Couscous, Broccoli and Salad
Ingredients
2 (10 oz) can of chicken broth
cup red wine (60 mL)
2 Tbsp triple fruit jam (30 mL)
2 tsp rosemary (10 mL)
2 tsp parsley flakes (10 mL)
tsp cayenne pepper (1 mL)
tsp thyme leaves (2.5 mL)
tsp fresh ground pepper (2.5 mL)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Frenched racks of lamb
1 cup whole wheat couscous (250 mL)
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro (30 mL)
1 firm Roma or vine tomato
5 cup fresh broccoli (1.25 L), cut
1 bag romaine lettuce, cut
Bacon bits
Parmesan cheese
Mandarin slices
Homemade or bottled dressing
Butter (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C).
2. Bring 1 can of broth to boil and then reduce heat to a high simmer. Add red wine and jam. Simmer uncovered until sauce reduces to half.
3. Meanwhile
Combine spices and olive oil, then spread over lamb and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Bring second can of broth to boil. Add couscous and stir. Fold in fresh cilantro and tomato and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep tightly covered.
5. Cook broccoli in microwavable dish with a lid for 5 minutes on high. Let stand.
6. Get salad ready in a bowl.
7. When timer rings for lamb, remove from oven and let sit (in foil). Lift couscous with a fork and return cover.
8. Reheat broccoli for 2 minutes (add butter if you like). Serve.
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