Moroccan-Spiced Lamb & Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with sweet apricots and aromatic Moroccan spices. Served over fluffy quinoa, it's a perfectly balanced and flavorful dairy-free dish.
2380 calories
$8 par portion
$75 min
4 portions
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingrédients
- 600g lamb shoulder, cubed
- 200g quinoa
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml olive oil
- 500ml vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- 1.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 15ml of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches. Remove and set aside.
- 2.Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 15ml of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 30 seconds until the spices are aromatic.
- 4.Return the lamb to the pot. Add the vegetable broth and dried apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 50-60 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 5.While the tagine simmers, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Typically, simmer 200g of quinoa in 400ml of water for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Taste the tagine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 7.Serve the lamb tagine over a bed of quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Informations nutritionnelles
24g
fat
58g
carbs
9g
fiber
42g
protein
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This dish is rich in high-quality protein from lamb, essential for muscle repair. Quinoa provides complete protein and fiber for digestive health, while apricots add natural sweetness, vitamins, and minerals. A truly nutritious and satisfying meal.