Lamb-and-Apricot Tagine with Almond Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 pounds lamb shanks, cut in half crosswise
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Two 3 inch cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
• 3/4 pound dried apricots
• 1/4 cup honey
• One 19 ounce can chickpeas, drained
• 2 cups couscous
• 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 2/3 cup chopped roasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley