Moroccan Lamb & Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal inspired by Moroccan flavors, featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and a blend of warm spices, served over fluffy quinoa. This recipe is naturally nut-free and gluten-free.
585 calories
$4 per serving
$75 min
4 servings
nut-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g diced lamb shoulder or leg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 500ml vegetable or lamb broth, low-sodium
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 200g quinoa
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish
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 sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices. Return the lamb to the pot.
- 4.Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45-60 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 dried apricots and chickpeas into the tagine and cook for another 10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 7.Remove the tagine from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the tagine over the cooked quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Nutrition Information
22g
fat
55g
carbs
14g
fiber
38g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition. Lamb provides high-quality protein and iron, while quinoa offers a complete protein and fiber. Apricots and spices deliver antioxidants and vitamins, creating a delicious and heart-healthy meal.