Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Toasted Almonds

Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Toasted Almonds

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African · 130 min · Lamb · dairy-free, high-protein

620 cal 40g protein 34g carbs 36g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup pitted prunes
  • 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Season lamb with salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Brown in batches in olive oil over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes total.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook 6 minutes until soft, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Pour in 2 cups water, cover, and simmer on low 1 1/2 hours until the lamb is fork-tender, topping up with a splash of water if it dries out.
  4. Meanwhile toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium until golden, 4 minutes; set aside.
  5. Add prunes and honey, then reduce uncovered 10 minutes into a glossy sauce.
  6. Scatter almonds and sesame seeds over the top and serve with couscous.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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