Spiced Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Herbed Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty North African-inspired stew, featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and warm spices. Served over fluffy herbed quinoa, this dish is a complete and satisfying dairy-free meal.
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2980 calories
$5 per serving
$80 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g diced lamb shoulder
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5g ground cumin
- 5g ground coriander
- 2.5g turmeric powder
- 2.5g ground cinnamon
- 750ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 400g can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 200g quinoa
- 400ml water
- 30g fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches, then set aside.
- 2.Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped onion to the pot, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- 3.Return the lamb to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the halved apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 60 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 4.While the tagine simmers, cook the quinoa. Combine quinoa and 400ml water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 5.Stir the drained chickpeas into the tagine and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- 7.Serve the lamb tagine hot over the herbed quinoa.
Nutrition Information
36g
fat
57g
carbs
11g
fiber
48g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with high-quality protein from lamb and quinoa, promoting muscle health. It's rich in fiber from chickpeas and apricots, aiding digestion, and loaded with anti-inflammatory spices for a wholesome, balanced meal.