Lamb Tagine with Apricots

Ingredients

• 1 kg lamb
• 150 g apricots
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ginger
• 500 ml chicken broth
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 bunch parsley
• 50 g almonds
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Trim excess fat from lamb shoulder and cut into 2-inch pieces.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine lamb pieces with ground cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger, coating evenly.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add lamb and sear until browned on all sides.
4. 4Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
5. 5Pour chicken broth into the pot, ensuring the lamb is nearly covered. Bring to a simmer.
6. 6Add the chopped carrots and dried apricots to the pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
7. 7Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden brown, then set aside.
8. 8Once the lamb is tender, adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
9. 9Chop fresh cilantro and parsley.
10. 10Serve the tagine sprinkled with toasted almonds and fresh herbs.
11. 11Accompany with whole grain couscous or a side of quinoa for a complete meal.
12. 12Enjoy the rich flavors and health benefits of this traditional dish with a Mediterranean healthy twist.