Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    Slow-cooked Moroccan lamb with apricots, almonds, warm spices, and fluffy couscous.

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    90 minMedium4 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    520

    Calories

    36g

    Protein

    42g

    Carbs

    22g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 600gLamb shoulder, cubed
    • ½ cupDried apricots
    • ¼ cupToasted almonds
    • 1Onion, diced
    • 1Cinnamon stick
    • 1 tspGround cumin
    • 2 tbspHoney
    • for servingCouscous

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Season lamb with cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Brown in batches in a Dutch oven with olive oil.

    2. 2

      Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, saffron, and remaining spices.

    3. 3

      Return lamb, add enough water to cover. Add apricots and honey.

    4. 4

      Cover and simmer on low heat for 75 minutes until lamb is fork-tender.

    5. 5

      Prepare couscous according to package directions, fluff with a fork.

    6. 6

      Serve tagine over couscous, topped with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 4Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories520

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 22g28%
    Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
    Dietary Fiber 3g11%
    Sugars 14.7g
    Protein 36g72%
    Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 8 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    • • Let meat rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.

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