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Moroccan Lamb Stew
This Moroccan Lamb Stew recipe is a healthy one-pot dish that is full of complex and bold flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
African , American
Ingredients
Lamb Stew Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Garlic puree
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Puree
- 1 pound (450g) lean lamb cubed
- 28 ounces (2400g) Chickpeas two 14-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups (354ml) chicken or beef stock
- 14 ounces (400g) diced tomatoes
- ⅔ cups (75g) soft dried apricots quartered
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt to taste
- ⅔ cup (75g) spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoons toasted almonds for topping
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot, then add the onions and cook for 5 minutess
- Add in spices, garlic and ginger, and stir for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the lamb cubes, mix and cook for about 5 minutes, till the lamb starts to brown.
- Add the remaining ingredients, through the salt.
- Stir and bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, until lamb is tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your taste.
- Add in the spinach and cook for a few minutes until the leaves are just wilted.
- Serve warm and topped with toasted almonds.
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Notes
- Prepare up to 24 hours in advance and reheat before serving. The flavors just get better over time.
- Double (or even triple) this recipe to easily feed a crowd.
- If desired, you can swap the dried apricots for dried figs, prunes, raisins, or golden raisins.
- For a more substantial meal, serve with a side of quinoa, brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice. Couscous is a great option if you aren't following a gluten free diet.
- If you plan to freeze this lamb stew recipe, leave off the sliced almonds.
- Top with crumbled feta or goat cheese.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
- There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
1321mg
(38%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
2910IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1321mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2910IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.