Lamb Tagine

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Lamb Tagine
45 min.
6
366kcal

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Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of a traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine that will transport your taste buds to the bustling souks of Marrakesh. This dairy-free dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests. With tender, boneless leg of lamb simmered to perfection alongside a fragrant blend of spices, dried plums, and sweet orange notes, it's a culinary delight that blends warmth and comfort in every bite.

The preparation is simple yet rewarding, taking only 45 minutes of your time. Utilizing wholesome ingredients such as fluffy hot couscous, slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch, and a variety of aromatic spices, this tagine is designed to please both the palate and the eye. Plus, it's made in a convenient slow cooker, letting the flavors meld beautifully while you go about your day.

Your guests will be captivated by the vibrant colors and irresistible aromas wafting through your kitchen, making it the ideal centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering. Serve it over a bed of couscous to soak up all the delicious juices, and watch as everyone digs in! This Lamb Tagine is not just a meal; it's an experience that showcases the beauty and depth of Moroccan cuisine.

Ingredients

  • cups couscous hot cooked
  • cup prune- cut to pieces dried pitted
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons honey 
  • pounds leg of lamb boneless trimmed cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup beef broth fat-free
  •  navel oranges 
  • teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
  • cups onion white chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 2 teaspoons and 1/4 cup, respectively.
  2. Add flour to orange juice, stirring with a whisk until smooth; stir in rind.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add lamb; saut 7 minutes or until browned. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen brown bits. Stir in orange juice mixture. Stir onion and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) into lamb mixture.
  5. Pour mixture into a 3-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until lamb is tender.
  6. Stir dried plums and honey into lamb mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.
  7. Serve lamb mixture over couscous; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein27.2%
Fat15.51%
Carbs57.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.88
Glycemic Load
21.44
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.936086675395%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.29mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
5.1mg
Naringenin
1.67mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.81kcal
18.29%
Fat:6.44g
9.91%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.05%
Carbohydrates:53.49g
17.83%
Net Carbohydrates:48.31g
17.57%
Sugar:21.31g
23.68%
Cholesterol:60.96mg
20.32%
Sodium:297.51mg
12.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.4g
50.8%
Selenium:45.42µg
64.89%
Vitamin B12:2.57µg
42.86%
Vitamin B3:7.72mg
38.6%
Zinc:4.26mg
28.41%
Phosphorus:263.28mg
26.33%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23.23%
Vitamin C:18.12mg
21.96%
Potassium:730.4mg
20.87%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.86%
Fiber:5.18g
20.73%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.82%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.8%
Vitamin K:17.73µg
16.89%
Iron:3.01mg
16.71%
Magnesium:63.29mg
15.82%
Copper:0.31mg
15.45%
Folate:59.3µg
14.82%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.57%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.19%
Vitamin A:325.02IU
6.5%
Calcium:62.15mg
6.22%
Source:My Recipes