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Roast Lamb And Chickpeas
If you ever heard, dreamed or wondered about Tajine, here’s a Quick Tajine Style Roast Lamb and Chickpeas recipe that’s satisfying without the wait or fancy Tajine dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 lb lamb chops with bone in
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons Moroccan spice blend Ras elhanout or the following
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 3 cups canned tomatoes diced with juices
- 2 cups chickpeas cooked or canned
- 1 cup stock beef, chicken or veggie
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish
- fresh parsley
- green chillies
Notes
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and sear them for 4 minutes on each side. You may need to do this over 3 batches so the lamb can get a good sear instead of over crowding your skillet. Remove al the lamb from the skillet and add a tablespoon more oil as needed to start sautéing the garlic and onions. Add the spices with the onions and garlic and sauté them for about 5-8 minutes until fragrant and the onions have softened. add int he tomatoes, bay leaves, stock, and bring the mixture a soft boil. Add the seared lamb back to the pan, the chickpeas and cover the skillet. Allow the lamb to cook until tender over low heat and let the flavor infuse the sauce and chickpeas. Once done, taste for salt and pepper, and sprinkle fresh parsley and green chillies. Serve the lamb with fluffy white rice or pita bread or both. Enjoy!