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Lamb Tagine Recipe

A flavorful Moroccan lamb tagine with spices, vegetables, and dried fruits.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the lamb and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Return the lamb to the pot. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, apricots, chickpeas, honey, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until lamb is tender.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Lamb, Moroccan, Tagine
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