Moroccan Lamb & Apricot Tagine with Spiced Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal, this dairy-free tagine combines tender lamb, sweet apricots, and nourishing sweet potatoes in a rich, aromatic spice blend. Served over fluffy spiced quinoa for a complete and balanced dinner.
2450 calorias
$8 por porção
$50 min
4 porções
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredientes
- 500g lean lamb shoulder, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 400g), cubed
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed
- 800ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200g quinoa
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instruções
- 1.Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove the lamb and set it aside.
- 2.In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and all the spices (cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3.Return the lamb to the pot. Add the sweet potato cubes, halved apricots, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
- 4.While the tagine simmers, combine 200g rinsed quinoa and 400ml water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Once done, fluff with a fork.
- 5.Stir the rinsed chickpeas into the tagine during the last 5 minutes of cooking to heat them through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 6.Remove the tagine from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Serve hot over the cooked quinoa, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
Informações Nutricionais
68g
fat
336g
carbs
56g
fiber
144g
protein
Porque esta receita
This recipe is rich in lean protein from lamb and fiber from quinoa and chickpeas, promoting satiety. Sweet potatoes provide complex carbs and Vitamin A, while spices like turmeric offer anti-inflammatory benefits, creating a nutritious and balanced meal.