Moroccan-Spiced Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty tagine featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and warm Moroccan spices. Served over fluffy quinoa, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, and is naturally dairy-free.
1980 calories
$7 per serving
$50 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g diced lamb shoulder
- 200g quinoa, rinsed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 500ml vegetable stock, low-sodium
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches and set aside.
- 2.Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped onion to the pot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3.Return the lamb to the pot. Add the vegetable stock and dried apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 4.While the tagine simmers, cook the quinoa. In a separate saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 400ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 5.Once the lamb is tender, stir in the lemon juice and most of the fresh cilantro. Season the tagine with more salt and pepper if needed.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Serve the lamb tagine hot over a bed of quinoa, garnished with the remaining cilantro.
Nutrition Information
84g
fat
195g
carbs
29g
fiber
152g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with high-quality protein from lamb and quinoa, promoting muscle health. It's rich in fiber for digestive wellness and loaded with anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and cinnamon, offering a nutritious and flavor-forward meal.