Moroccan-Spiced Lamb with Couscous

Method

1. 1

   Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot stock, cover and leave for 5 minutes until absorbed.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion, garlic and dried apricots.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the onion for 2 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add the lamb mince, breaking it up with a spoon, and fry for 4–5 minutes until browned.

5. 5

   Stir in the garlic, cumin, cinnamon and apricots, and cook for 2 more minutes.

6. 6

   Season to taste, then fluff the couscous with a fork and serve the spiced lamb on top, scattered with torn mint leaves.