Spiced Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Quinoa
A fragrant and hearty one-pot meal inspired by Moroccan flavors, featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and a medley of warm spices, served over fluffy quinoa. A perfectly balanced and nutritious dairy-free dinner.
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1490 calories
$6 per serving
$40 min
2 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g lamb shoulder or leg, cubed
- 120g quinoa
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, cubed
- 50g dried apricots, halved
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 400ml vegetable broth or water
- 1 small handful fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.First, cook the 120g of quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, heat 30ml of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the 300g of lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides. Remove the lamb and set aside.
- 3.In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4.Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the sliced carrots, cubed zucchini, halved apricots, and 400ml of vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- 5.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- 6.Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the hot tagine over the cooked quinoa and garnish with fresh chopped mint.
Nutrition Information
82g
fat
99g
carbs
18g
fiber
81g
protein
Why this recipe
This dish offers a balanced profile with high-quality protein from lamb for muscle repair and iron. Quinoa provides complex carbs for sustained energy, and the apricots and vegetables deliver essential fiber, vitamins, and minerals for overall wellness.