Moroccan Lamb & Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and warm Moroccan spices, served over fluffy quinoa. This nutritious dish is naturally dairy-free and packed with complex flavors.
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2580 calories
$9 per serving
$60 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g lamb shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 200g quinoa, rinsed
- 750ml vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1.Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the lamb cubes dry and season with salt and pepper. 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 minutes. Add the minced garlic and all the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Return the lamb to the pot. Add the vegetable broth, sliced carrots, and halved apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 45-50 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 4.While the tagine simmers, cook the quinoa. Combine 200g rinsed quinoa with 400ml water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- 5.Add the chopped red bell pepper to the tagine and cook for the final 5-7 minutes of simmering, so it remains slightly crisp.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Serve the lamb tagine over the quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
100g
fat
208g
carbs
30g
fiber
188g
protein
Why this recipe
This balanced, dairy-free meal provides high-quality protein from lamb for muscle repair and iron for energy. It's rich in fiber from vegetables and quinoa, promoting digestive health, while apricots add natural sweetness and beneficial antioxidants.