Lamb and lentil tagine is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is made with lamb meat, lentils, and a variety of spices, and is traditionally cooked in a tagine, a North African cooking pot. The result is a tender and juicy lamb dish with a rich and flavorful sauce. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lamb dish, this recipe is for you!
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INSTANT POT® LAMB TAGINE WITH LENTILS
This lovely Moroccan-inspired Instant Pot® tagine has a wonderful taste and a little kick. The spices combine to present a warm flavor, and the honey and raisins soften the tangy tomatoes with a bit of sweetness. You can double the spices if you like, but start with listed measurements and adjust per your tastes! Serve with rice.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add ghee. Add onions and cubed lamb to the melted ghee; cook and stir until lamb is browned and onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Mix in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken broth, lentils, raisins, and honey; stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Turn Saute mode off. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to 'Sealing' and select Meat/Stew mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Turn vent and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 849.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
LAMB TAGINE WITH CARROTS AND TURNIPS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toss the lamb with the flour, coriander, cumin, ginger, allspice, cinnamon and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the lamb, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and brown well on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onions have softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Add the pomegranate juice and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
- Add the carrots and turnips and continue to cook, covered, until the lamb is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour more. Stir in the cilantro and parsley and season with salt.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve.
LAMB TAGINE
When I made this dish I left the kitchen window open. The smell attracted several male neighbors, and when my husband came in, he said that it smelled so good, he hoped it was coming from our house and not from someone else's! Serve with my Moroccan Couscous and Cucumber Raita on this site.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 10h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
- If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 109.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
LAMB AND LENTIL TAGINE
I love lamb and am always on the lookout for tasty recipes that use it. This one caught my eye in the food section of the Houston Chronicle. It serves two, but may easily be increased to serve more.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over high heat.
- Add the lamb cubes and brown for 2 minutes, turning to brown on all sides; remove to a plate.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
- Add the water, the cilantro sprigs, and lentils.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and gently simmer 20 minutes. The water should be absorbed.
- Remove cilantro sprigs, stir in lamb and spinach and cook 2 minutes.
- Divide between two plates, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.7, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 90, Sodium 287, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 40.9
ONE-PAN LAMB TAGINE WITH CHICKPEAS
Make this lamb tagine a day or two ahead to really develop the flavours. It makes entertaining that little bit easier, as all you'll need to do is reheat it
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dinner
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toss the lamb pieces with the ras el hanout and a large pinch of salt to coat. Will keep chilled for up to 4 hrs. Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium heat and brown the lamb on all sides. (You will need to do this in batches.) Scoop onto a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside, then cook the onions and carrots in the pan for 10-12 mins until soft and golden, adding a drizzle more oil if the pan is dry. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 2 mins more, then stir in the 2 tbsp harissa and preserved lemon. Cook for another minute until the vegetables are coated in the mixture and sticky. Add the cinnamon, then tip in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for a few minutes more until reduced to a thick paste. Tip the lamb and its resting juices back into the pan and pour over the stock. Season and return to a simmer. Put the lid on the casserole and transfer to the oven to cook for 1 hr.
- Stir in the chickpeas and apricots, if using, cover again and return to the oven for 1 hr until the lamb is tender. Season, then leave the tagine to stand for 10 mins. Will keep chilled for up to three days or frozen for three months. Leave to cool first. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating over a low heat until piping hot. Swirl the 1 tsp harissa through the yogurt, then scatter the tagine with the coriander and flaked almonds. Serve with the couscous and spiced yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
TANGY LAMB TAGINE
I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan spices. It's a wonderful way to use lamb, and it's easy to make in the slow cooker. The stew tastes even better served a day or two later, when the flavors have really had a chance to meld. -Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons oil in batches. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., In the Dutch oven, saute the carrots, onions, garlic and lemon zest in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon, cumin and paprika; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add to slow cooker., Stir in the broth, vermouth, honey and dates. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lamb is tender. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
LENTIL TAGINE
Rich and spicy and healthy and vegetarian and, despite the long list, really easy! Great over couscous and with Chermoulah on the side.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Lentil
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat a 6 quart Sauce Pot over medium high heat.
- Add in olive oil and coat the pan.
- Add in onions and spices.
- Sweat onions until translucent.
- Add in garlic, ginger and lentils and stir to coat with mixture.
- Add in cold vegetable stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for fifteen minutes.
- Add in the sweet potatoes, chopped tomatoes, peppers, and dates.
- Stir into mix and allow to cook for another 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
- If tagine gets too thick, adjust consistency with vegetable stock or cold water.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley (or coriander) and preserved lemon for service.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 51.3, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 17.2, Protein 23.5
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked lentils. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
- If you don't have lamb, you can substitute beef or chicken.
- You can use any type of vegetables you like in this recipe. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Then, whisk the slurry into the simmering tagine.
- Serve the tagine with rice, couscous, or naan bread.
Conclusion:
This lamb and lentil tagine is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give this tagine a try. You won't be disappointed.
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