Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal, featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with sweet apricots and aromatic Moroccan spices, served over fluffy quinoa. A perfectly balanced, dairy-free delight.
2580 calories
$7 per serving
$90 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g lamb shoulder, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 20g fresh ginger, grated
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 500ml vegetable broth
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 200g quinoa
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then brown in batches. Set aside.
- 2.Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for 30 seconds until the spices are aromatic.
- 4.Return the lamb to the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, and halved apricots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 70-80 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.Once the lamb is tender, stir the juice of half a lemon and most of the chopped cilantro into the tagine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7.Serve the lamb tagine hot over a bed of fluffy quinoa, garnished with the remaining fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
118g
fat
235g
carbs
35g
fiber
155g
protein
Why this recipe
This nutritious dish provides high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and fiber-rich quinoa for sustained energy. The apricots and spices offer antioxidants and flavor without unhealthy fats or dairy, making it a well-rounded and healthy meal.