Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb with Spices and Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 10-ounce box plain couscous
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tablespoons basil
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder blade chops, cut into 3/4-inch square pieces, bones reserved
  • ½ cup pomegranate molasses*
  • 4 cloves garlic

Whisk pomegranate molasses, coarsely chopped garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, cinnamon, 1 3/4 teaspoons cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover and marinate 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Drain,...

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