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Moroccan Lamb Sausage and Chickpea Tagine
A quick and easy stew full of North African flavours, this delicious Moroccan Lamb Sausage and Chickpea Tagine is made with lamb sausages, cutting down the cooking time dramatically and making this a great way to enjoy a tagine on a busy weeknight.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Moroccan , North African
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive or rapeseed oil
- 8 lamb sausages
- 2 onions sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 stick cinnamon (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 6 stoneless dates finely chopped
- 400 g tin chickpeas don’t drain!
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander plus extra for garnish
- Mashed potatoes, couscous, bulgur wheat or flatbreads to serve.
Instructions
- Put the oil in a large pan and heat for 1 minute. Add the sausages and brown on all sides. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Turn the heat down and add the onions and peppers to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes until softened, but not brown. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid and add the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, chilli and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
- Add the sausages back in, plus the chopped tomatoes, dates and chickpeas (including the chickpea water) and add salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil then put the lid on and turn down low. Cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- When the tagine is ready, stir in the chopped coriander.
- Sprinkle over a little coriander for garnish and serve with mashed potatoes, couscous, bulgur wheat, flatbreads or pittas
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Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
514mg
(21%)
Potassium
1098mg
(31%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1830IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
6.4mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1098mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1830IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.