moroccan lamb couscous

Ingredients

• 1 package lean ground lamb
• ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
• freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onions, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced and quartered
• 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, washed, sliced and quartered
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon Ras el Hanout
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 2 cups couscous
• 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth)
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, for garnish