Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
90%
Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots
100 min.
6
990kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire, this exquisite Guinea Fowl Tagine with Chickpeas, Squash, and Apricots is the perfect dish to impress your family and friends. Bursting with vibrant flavors and aromatic spices, this recipe is not only a feast for the palate but also a wholesome meal, boasting a remarkable health score of 90 and being completely dairy-free.

The tender guinea fowl, delicately seasoned and simmered to perfection, pairs beautifully with the sweet notes of dried apricots and the subtle earthiness of butternut squash. With a medley of spices such as ras-el-hanout, cumin, and coriander, each bite transports you to the heart of Morocco. You'll love the satisfying texture of chickpeas, which add heartiness to this colorful dish, while a hint of saffron offers a luxurious touch that truly sets this recipe apart.

Best of all, this tagine is straightforward to prepare and can be ready in just 100 minutes, making it a fantastic option for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside fluffy couscous or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce, and garnish with fresh coriander for an extra burst of freshness. Dive into this culinary journey and discover the magic of Moroccan-inspired cuisine right in your own home!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  fowl (ask your butcher to do this or see our video on how to joint a chicken, in 'Try', below)
  •  onion roughly chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  •  butternut squash 
  • tbsp ras el hanout spice mix 
  • tsp ground cumin 
  • tsp ground coriander 
  • 0.3 tsp ground ginger 
  • large cinnamon sticks 
  • tablespoon clear honey 
  • large pinch saffron threads boiling
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 850 ml chicken stock see 
  • 400 chickpeas drained and rinsed canned
  • 200 apricot dried
  • small bunch cilantro leaves fresh
  • servings couscous 

Equipment

  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, shallow flameproof casserole dish. Season the guinea fowl pieces and brown them in batches, if necessary then remove to a plate.Fry the onions in the same dish until softened, then add the garlic and squash, cooking for 1-2 mins. Tip in the spices and cook for a few mins before adding the honey, saffron and lemon juice.
  2. Pour in the chicken stock and the chickpeas.Submerge the guinea fowl pieces in the stock and add the apricots. Cover the dish and simmer everything very gently for 50 mins-1 hr, until the fowl and squash are both tender. Stir through the coriander and serve with couscous or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories990kcal
Protein29.91%
Fat23.72%
Carbs46.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.4
Glycemic Load
41.13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.25565259353%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
8.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:990.33kcal
49.52%
Fat:26.21g
40.33%
Saturated Fat:5.83g
36.41%
Carbohydrates:115.29g
38.43%
Net Carbohydrates:100.65g
36.6%
Sugar:30.65g
34.06%
Cholesterol:174.51mg
58.17%
Sodium:382.35mg
16.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:74.37g
148.73%
Vitamin A:14834.04IU
296.68%
Vitamin B3:24.93mg
124.66%
Manganese:1.8mg
90.16%
Vitamin B6:1.44mg
71.79%
Phosphorus:691.01mg
69.1%
Selenium:45.04µg
64.34%
Fiber:14.64g
58.56%
Potassium:1813.82mg
51.82%
Folate:193.79µg
48.45%
Magnesium:178.42mg
44.61%
Vitamin C:36.2mg
43.88%
Iron:7.41mg
41.16%
Copper:0.8mg
40.22%
Vitamin B5:3.73mg
37.33%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.65%
Zinc:4.81mg
32.06%
Vitamin E:4.75mg
31.69%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.52%
Calcium:191.69mg
19.17%
Vitamin K:19.25µg
18.34%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.03%