Lamb And Chickpea Tagine Recipe

Name: Lamb And Chickpea Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound lamb stew meat; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons small fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lamb stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons honey
2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons small fresh cilantro leaves

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["Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add lamb; saute 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove lamb with a slotted spoon. Add onion, salt, pepper, and cumin to pan; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return lamb to pan; stir in tomato paste and honey. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth, raisins, and chickpeas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 50 minutes or until lamb is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with pistachios and cilantro.", "Wine note: You don't want your food to be sweeter than your wine. What to do, then, with a honeyed tagine? Go for a wine with deep fruit that seems sweet even if it isn't-a zinfandel full of jammy, spicy blackberries, plums, pepper, chocolate, and even raisins: Rodney Strong 2007 ""Knotty Vines"" Zin (Sonoma County, $22). -Sara Schneider"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound lamb stew meat, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Chickpea Tagine falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lamb And Chickpea Tagine

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