Lamb Tagine With Chickpeas and Apricots

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots - A Flavorful Moroccan Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
5 garlic cloves
1 large cinnamon stick , broken in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs lamb shoulder , 1-inch cubes
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion , diced
5 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
1 tablespoon ginger , chopped peeled
1 cup canned diced tomatoes in tomato puree
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock ( or more )
1/2 cup halved dried apricot
steamed couscous
chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
540
Sugar
18g
Fat
27g
Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots is a classic Moroccan dish and one of the most popular Tagine recipes in the world. The name Tagine refers to the conical earthenware dish in which the dish is typically made. This recipe is both hearty and comforting, infused with the flavors of Moroccan spices, and has both sweet and savory notes that are guaranteed to make your taste buds sing. The lamb is slowly cooked until falling apart tender, and the chickpeas and apricots give a pleasant combination of texture and flavor to the stew. It's a celebration of North African cuisine, here to impress and nourish anyone who seeks it out.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.In a large bowl, soak the garbanzo beans in water overnight.
3.Drain the garbanzo beans, add them to a pot along with 3 garlic cloves, half of the cinnamon stick and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to low. Simmer until garbanzo beans are tender from outside and still have a bite in the middle.
4.While the beans are cooking, heat the olive oil in an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper. Add the lamb in batches to the pot and brown on all sides for about 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Set the lamb aside when done.
5.In the same pot, sauté the onions with 2 cloves of minced garlic and ginger for 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.
6.Add ras el hanout spice and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
7.Stir in canned diced tomatoes, chicken stock, apricots, and the remaining cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the lamb back to the pot.
8.Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours or until the lamb is tender. If the sauce is too thick, add more chicken stock.
9.Serve over steamed couscous and garnish with chopped cilantro.

PROS

The blend of spices, tender lamb, and sweet apricots in this recipe offers a fantastic depth of flavor.
It’s easy to make, and leftovers can be refrigerated without compromising the taste.

CONS

It takes a considerable amount of time to cook and requires sourcing some specialty Moroccan spices.

Lamb shoulder can be relatively expensive and sourcing high-quality lamb can be a challenge.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots has several health benefits such as:
1. Lamb is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium, which are essential nutrients that our bodies need for healthy functioning.
2. Garbanzo beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein and may provide specific health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, heart health, and digestive health.
3. Apricots are an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin A & C, and may improve eye health, promote healthy skin, and strengthen the immune system.

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