Moroccan lamb with apricots, almonds & mint

Moroccan lamb with apricots, almonds & mint

This hearty and healthy stew is perfect to share with your friends and family

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 2 hrs

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole. Add the lamb and cook over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until evenly browned, stirring often. Remove the lamb to a plate, using a slotted spoon.
  2. Stir the onion and garlic into the casserole and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened. Return the lamb to the pot. Add the stock, zest and juice, cinnamon, honey and salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and cook gently for 1 hour.
  3. Add the apricots and two-thirds of the mint and cook for 30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir in the ground almonds to thicken the sauce. Serve with the remaining mint and toasted almonds scattered over the top.

441 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohydrate 23g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 0g, salt 0 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2002.

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  • 28 January 2013

    Linzi lou rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Was a nice change, but a bit too sweet, I did fried rice with it,which went well. Might add a bit of spice next time!

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  • 29 January 2013

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this as part of a Moroccan dinner for my mum's birthday. I did add a couple of spoons of harissa paste to give it a spice boost. Served with herby couscous and was well received.

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  • 31 January 2013

    Pip sandy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Tastes fantastic

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  • 08 February 2013

    Monbon rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I often make this after a night shift, I throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker, family love it.

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  • 10 February 2013

    French Kitchen rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Went down well with the family but I would leave out the apricots and honey next time as it was too sweet for our liking. Didn't have couscous or french bread, so had with plain rice which was OK. To be honest I prefer lamb hotpot to the Moroccan style.

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  • 09 March 2013

    JILLIDER commented on this recipe

    I love this recipe but was a bit sweet for my taste too. I leave out the honey and reduce the amount of almonds which I chop too as others did. A great dish though and will have again and again.

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  • 09 March 2013

    JILLIDER commented on this recipe

    I love this recipe but was a bit sweet for my taste too. I leave out the honey and reduce the amount of almonds which I chop too as others did. A great dish though and will have again and again.

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  • 24 March 2013

    kyleekins rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Agree with the comments above, this recipe is very easy and in that sense good for a dinner party. At the end I simmered it uncovered with a little cornflour in order to thicken the watery sauce. I'm not sure I would make it again though as I thought it lacked flavour aside from sweetness. I feel the spicing needs to be upped quite a lot in order to deliver on the flavour front. Maybe adding some cumin or ground coriander when browning off the meat and onions would help. Not sure.

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  • 24 March 2013

    mikey_bebop rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy to make and delicious to taste. The lamb simply melts in the mouth.

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  • 31 March 2013

    Steve rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is very easy to make but the tastes are wonderful. I think you would struggle to feed 4 with the quantities suggested though!

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  • 10 April 2013

    fel26 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I left out honey as worried would be too sweet. A little watery but tasted delicious and kids enjoyed it too. Served with cous cous, green salad and warm bread. Perfect for a Sunday lunch with friends.

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  • 18 April 2013

    Asheehan1 rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 19 April 2013

    Steph rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Wasn't over keen on this as it was a bit too orangey! Maybe I added to much juice or zest. I may try it again but minus the orange. I was very disappointed as it sounds and looks delicious and is highly recommended by others. I must have gone wrong somewhere :-(

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  • 29 May 2013

    loveating rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This dish is delicious! Easy to make; the lamb is super tender and super tasty. I made if for a little dinner party and everybody loved it. Shall definitely make this again.

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  • 01 June 2013

    SHall rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy and tastes amazing. Will definitely be making this one again.

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 2 hrs

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441 kcalories, protein 34g, carbohydrate 23g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 0g, salt 0 g

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