Lamb Tagine Recipe

Name: Lamb Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; Two 2 1/2-inch strips of lemon zest; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled; One 3-inch cinnamon stick; Kosher salt; 3 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups water; 6 large carrots, thinly sliced; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cups pitted green Picholine olives, rinsed; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
Two 2 1/2-inch strips of lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
3 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups water
6 large carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups pitted green Picholine olives, rinsed
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

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1.In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, ginger, paprika, coriander, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, cloves, saffron, cinnamon stick and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the lamb and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
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2.Scrape the lamb and spices into a tagine or a medium enameled cast-iron casserole; discard the lemon zest. Add the water, carrots and onion and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the lamb is very tender, about 2 hours.
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3.Spoon off any fat from the broth. Stir in the olives, season with salt and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, cilantro and lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and serve.

1593

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 5 garlic cloves, minced, Two 2 1/2-inch strips of lemon zest, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Lamb Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb Tagine

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