Israeli Couscous with Diced Sweet Potato and Sumac

Ingredients

• 2 shallots
• finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced sweet potato
• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac
• Salt and freshly cracked pepper
• to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan saute shallots in butter until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the sweet potato and couscous and continue cooking for 2 more minutes or until they are both golden.
3. Add the stock and spices and bring to a boil.
4. Cover and reduce to low heat.
5. Simmer for about 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff with fork and serve with lamb.