Take a Trip to Morocco with Lamb Tagine | Epicurious

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.

Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the spices: cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the lamb shoulder, browning on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and dried apricots into the pot.

Pour in vegetable broth, ensuring the lamb is mostly submerged.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 2-3 hours, until lamb is tender and easily pulls apart.

Add chickpeas and almonds; stir to combine and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Serve hot with couscous or bread.

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