Moroccan Lamb & Sweet Potato Tagine
A fragrant and hearty one-pan meal inspired by Moroccan flavors. Spiced lamb, tender sweet potatoes, and chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and spice broth, served over fluffy quinoa.
1800 calories
$9 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean lamb mince
- 1 large sweet potato (about 300g), peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 500ml vegetable stock (low sodium)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 100g quinoa
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 200ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3.Add the lamb mince to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 4.Stir in the cubed sweet potato, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender when pierced with a fork.
- 6.Stir in the drained chickpeas and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7.To serve, spoon the fluffy quinoa into bowls and top with the hot lamb and sweet potato tagine. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Nutrition Information
64g
fat
199g
carbs
40g
fiber
82g
protein
Why this recipe
This dish is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition, offering high-quality protein from lamb and fiber from chickpeas and sweet potato. It's rich in iron, vitamins A & C, and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, making it a perfectly healthy and dairy-free meal.