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Lamb Tagine Recipe

A flavorful Moroccan lamb stew cooked 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

  • 1 kg Lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup Dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the lamb chunks and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. 3. Stir in the ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Return the lamb to the pot. Add the chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, dried apricots, chickpeas, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  6. 6. Stir in the honey and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Garnish with chopped 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, Stew, Tagine
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