Fruity lamb tagine

Fruity lamb tagine

This succulent and superhealthy one-pot is guaranteed to satisfy a crowd - save time and make it up to two days ahead

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Freezable

Super healthy, Dairy-free

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the lamb on all sides. Scoop the lamb out onto a plate, then add the onion and carrots and cook for 2-3 mins until golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the spices and tomatoes, and season. Tip the lamb back in with the chickpeas and apricots. Pour over the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover the dish and place in the oven for 1 hr.
  2. If the lamb is still a little tough, give it 20 mins more until tender. When ready, leave it to rest so it's not piping hot, then serve scattered with pomegranate and herbs, with couscous or rice alongside.
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Spice mix

Ras el hanout, a North African spice mix, contains cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, turmeric and black pepper. Find it in larger supermarkets, or use a mix of the spices above.

497 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 46g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 12g, sugar 32g, salt 1.37 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2009.

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  • 2009-09-19 10:08:44.100367

    Kate2008 commented on this recipe

    Lovely, very simple but great flavours. The apricots really bring out the flavour of the lamb.

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    2009-09-21 11:57:23.69181

    nix rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    V simple recipe, but tastes absolutely divine! However, I had it in the oven for 1hr 30 mins.

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  • 2009-09-24 10:46:11.053105

    LoobyLoo commented on this recipe

    One of the best recipes I have made from the magazine! Tasted so delicious and not like it should be a super healthy meal!!

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  • 2009-09-24 10:46:43.499928

    LoobyLoo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Oops forgot to give it the well deserved 5 stars!

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  • 2009-09-28 18:51:55.238962

    Sugar Spud rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I don't eat meat, so I used soya chunks instead of the lamb and I left it to simmer on the hob rather than cook in the oven. The end result was great and got the thumbs up from my hubby, so definitely one to make again.

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  • 2009-10-01 11:54:46.824784

    Melody commented on this recipe

    Cooked this for a group of friends who I have cooked many meals for over the years and this was described as one of the best. It was delicious and very easy to make. Left in oven for an hour and a half. Served with harissa couscous another Good Food recipe which was also really tasty and went very well with the tagine.

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  • 2009-10-01 11:55:20.722919

    Melody rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Ooops sorry forgot the stars!!

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  • 2009-10-03 16:16:06.344283

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Didn't add any of the garnish but thought this was a great little recipe - sure to make again. Very tasty and so easy.

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  • 2009-10-05 11:24:56.177275

    taylsfromwales commented on this recipe

    Made it as per the recipe,with Welsh Lamb. It was delicious.I obtained the Ras el hanout from Seasoned Pioneers, great aroma. Served it with the harissa couscous. Great combination.

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  • 2009-10-05 11:25:44.385041

    taylsfromwales rated this recipe

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  • 2009-10-08 16:43:42.313766

    munchkin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So lovely and really easy. Made it the day before so the flavours were even better. Served four very generously and great with rice.

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  • Binder photo Jo

    2009-10-08 20:46:42.481835

    Jo rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Enjoyed this recipe but have done better lamb tagines. Not sure I'd do it again

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  • 2009-10-14 18:09:09.006936

    DebbieA21 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    An absolutely gorgeous recipe. Quick, easy and very tasty. Superb!

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  • 2009-10-27 12:10:39.882733

    thynk2much rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was gorgeous -- don't miss out the pomegranate as garnish which gives it such a sour tangy kick. Was also great as leftovers a couple days later.

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  • 2009-11-04 16:50:36.364079

    Barney commented on this recipe

    Thank you all, this is one of my favourite healthy recipes, I think the pomegranate takes a simple tagine to another level. Bx

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  • 2009-11-20 17:08:37.362129

    patti rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this recipe so quick and easy and full of flavour

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  • 2009-11-22 15:17:57.777749

    munchkin commented on this recipe

    This is so delicious, even better when reheated the next day.

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  • 2009-12-02 20:11:30.842293

    misschiplash commented on this recipe

    Amazing recipe! I reduced the meat and added extra veg. I added some roasted aubergine which went very well. Def worth looking out for the spice mix (large tesco) as it absolutely made the dish!

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  • 2009-12-29 21:01:10.166903

    Jade rated this recipe

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  • 2010-04-10 19:26:39.20982

    Rich rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    An absolutely brilliant dish! Flavours are great and it's so easy to make! Cooked it for 2 hours and the meat just melted. Will definitely be making this again!!!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Freezable

Super healthy, Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 500g lean diced lamb
  • 1 large onion , roughly chopped
  • 2 large carrots , quartered lengthways and cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ras-el-hanout spice mix (see tip, below)
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 200g dried apricots
  • 600ml chicken stock

TO SERVE

  • 120g pack pomegranate seeds
  • 2 large handfuls coriander , roughly chopped
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497 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 46g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 12g, sugar 32g, salt 1.37 g

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