Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty Moroccan-inspired stew featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and wholesome vegetables, served over a bed of fluffy quinoa. A perfectly balanced, dairy-free meal.
2320 calories
$9 per serving
$50 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g diced lean lamb
- 200g quinoa
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 750ml vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2.Add the diced lamb to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and brown on all sides.
- 3.Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
- 4.Add the carrots, dried apricots, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- 5.While the tagine simmers, cook the quinoa according to package directions. Typically, this involves simmering 200g of quinoa in 400ml of water for about 15 minutes.
- 6.Stir the diced zucchini into the tagine and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the zucchini is tender-crisp. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
- 7.To serve, spoon the fluffy quinoa into bowls and top with the lamb and apricot tagine. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information
92g
fat
212g
carbs
40g
fiber
160g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition, providing high-quality protein from lamb for muscle repair and complex carbs from quinoa for sustained energy. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals from vegetables, and naturally dairy-free.