Moroccan-Spiced Lamb with Apricots and Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender ground lamb, sweet apricots, and aromatic spices, served over a bed of fluffy quinoa. This naturally soy-free dish is both satisfying and incredibly flavorful.
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1310 calories
$6 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean ground lamb
- 150g quinoa
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 50g dried apricots, chopped
- 200g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 200g canned chopped tomatoes
- 250ml vegetable broth or water
- 15ml olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 lemon, for juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 300ml of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3.Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 4.Add the ground lamb to the pot, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 5.Stir in the diced carrots, chopped apricots, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until carrots are tender.
- 6.Stir in the rinsed chickpeas and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Squeeze in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7.Serve the spiced lamb mixture over the cooked quinoa, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Nutrition Information
60g
fat
145g
carbs
33g
fiber
92g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe offers a balanced profile of high-quality protein from lamb and complete protein from quinoa, supporting muscle health. It's rich in fiber from chickpeas and vegetables, promoting digestive wellness and providing sustained energy without any soy.