Description
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes, Chickpeas & Warm Spices is a hearty and aromatic dish that captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine. This delightful tagine features tender lamb cooked to perfection, sweet prunes that add a touch of sweetness, and nutritious chickpeas for a satisfying texture. The warm spices, including cinnamon and cumin, create a comforting flavor profile that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile, this dish can be served over fluffy couscous or rice, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 8 oz pitted prunes
- 1 large carrot
- 1 potato
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Spices: ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut lamb into chunks and chop onion, garlic, carrot, and potato.
- Sear the lamb: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the lamb in olive oil.
- Add aromatics: Mix in onion and garlic until softened; then stir in spices.
- Build the tagine base: Combine chickpeas, prunes, carrot, potato, tomatoes, and broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover to simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
- Serve warm over couscous or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Choose high-quality lamb for best results. Adjust spices to your preference for a personalized flavor. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for variety.