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Moroccan Lamb Tagine

A fragrant, slow-cooked Moroccan lamb tagine featuring tender meat infused with warm spices, dried apricots, and vegetables. This metabolism-boosting dish combines lean protein with antioxidant-rich spices and fiber-filled vegetables to support the Fat Switch Diet principles.

15m

Prep Time

75m

Cook Time

Servings

385

Calories

32g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1.5 lbs lean lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
✓ 2 tbsp olive oil
✓ 1 large onion, diced
✓ 4 garlic cloves, minced
✓ 1 tbsp ginger, minced
✓ 2 tsp ground cumin
✓ 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 1 tsp paprika
✓ 0.5 tsp turmeric
✓ 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
✓ 1 cup low-sodium lamb or vegetable broth
✓ 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
✓ 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
✓ 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
✓ 1 cup cauliflower florets
✓ 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
✓ 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
✓ Sea salt and black pepper to taste
✓ Juice of 1 lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper, then brown in batches for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

2. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Toast for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to bloom the spices and activate their metabolism-boosting compounds.

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4. Return lamb to pot and pour in broth and canned tomatoes with juice. Add dried apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.

5. Add zucchini and cauliflower to the tagine. Stir in green olives. Cover and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lamb is fork-tender.

6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

7. Serve hot in shallow bowls, spooning the rich sauce over the meat and vegetables. Pair with cauliflower rice or a small portion of quinoa if desired.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories385 kcal

Protein32g

Carbohydrates28g

Fat14g

Fiber5g

🏷️ Tags

#high-protein#low-carb#metabolism-boosting#spice-rich#lean-meat#anti-inflammatory#fat-switch-diet#moroccan#tagine#dinner#gluten-free#paleo-friendly

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