Fiery Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricot and Almond Couscous

Name: Fiery Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricot and Almond Couscous
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb shoulder (cut into 2-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups onions (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup chickpeas (cooked); 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup dried apricots (halved); 1/2 cup almonds (toasted and chopped); 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); salt and pepper to taste null; 2 cups couscous; 1 cup vegetable broth (heated); 1 cup dried apricots (chopped); 1/4 cup almonds (toasted and chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil

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⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 120m COOK

👥 6 SERVINGS

⚡ 650 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A bold and aromatic lamb tagine infused with Moroccan spices, served with a sweet and nutty apricot and almond couscous.

Macronutrients per serving

131

grams

Protein

40.0g 31%

Fat

28.0g 21%

Carbs

63.0g 48%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for vision and immune function

🔺 Iron

35% DV

Crucial for blood production

🌾 Fiber

Supports healthy digestion

🔺 Magnesium

20% DV

Supports muscle and nerve function

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Tagine Ingredients

2 pounds lamb shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup chickpeas cooked
1 cup diced tomatoes canned
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried apricots halved
1/2 cup almonds toasted and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Couscous Ingredients

2 cups couscous
1 cup vegetable broth heated
1 cup dried apricots chopped
1/4 cup almonds toasted and chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1 Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2 In the same pot, add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne. Stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3 Return lamb to the pot. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 1.5 hours until the lamb is tender.
4 Stir in dried apricots and almonds. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5 For the couscous, combine couscous, vegetable broth, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
6 Mix in chopped apricots, almonds, and fresh mint into the couscous. Serve alongside the lamb tagine, garnished with fresh cilantro.