Moroccan Lamb with Apricots and Spiced Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot dish featuring tender lamb and sweet apricots, slow-cooked in aromatic spices. Served with fluffy, nutrient-rich quinoa for a complete and satisfying dairy-free meal.
1160 calories
$10 par portion
$50 min
2 portions
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingrédients
- 300g lean lamb leg, cubed
- 15ml olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 50g dried apricots, halved
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 400ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 120g quinoa
- 240ml water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned. Remove the lamb and set aside.
- 2.In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until the spices are aromatic.
- 4.Return the lamb to the pot along with the sliced carrots, dried apricots, cinnamon stick, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 5.While the lamb simmers, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and 240ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- 7.To serve, spoon the spiced quinoa into two bowls and top with the lamb tagine. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Informations nutritionnelles
41g
fat
115g
carbs
13g
fiber
81g
protein
Pourquoi cette recette
This recipe is packed with lean protein from lamb and quinoa for muscle support and sustained energy. Aromatic spices and apricots provide antioxidants and fiber for digestive health, creating a wonderfully balanced, nutritious, and dairy-free meal.