A Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Fresh Apricots and Chickpeas

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while beef chuck offers a more affordable option.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness, while raisins are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add diced stewing lamb to the slow cooker.

Incorporate dried chickpeas into the slow cooker.

Add chopped onions to the mixture.

Peel and cut fresh apricots into quarters, then add to the slow cooker.

Add a bunch of parsley and a bunch of coriander to the slow cooker.

Stir in the chicken stock pot, ginger puree, garlic puree, and chopped tomatoes.

Season with paprika, cumin, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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