Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes, Chickpeas & Warm Spices
Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this delectable Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes, Chickpeas & Warm Spices. This hearty dish features tender lamb simmered with sweet prunes and nutritious chickpeas, all enhanced by a medley of aromatic spices that evoke the warmth of North Africa. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this tagine is both comforting and exotic. Serve it over fluffy couscous or rice to soak up the rich sauce and enjoy a meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling markets of Morocco.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 8 oz pitted prunes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Sear the lamb in olive oil in a Dutch oven until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and spices, cooking until fragrant.
- Return lamb to the pot and add sliced carrots, diced potato, chickpeas, prunes, diced tomatoes, and broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and let cook on low heat for about 90 minutes until the lamb is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot over couscous or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg