In the heart of North African cuisine, the tantalizing aromas of lamb tagine with peas, preserved lemon, and olives fill the air. This delectable dish, hailing from the vibrant city of Marrakech, captures the essence of Moroccan culinary artistry. Succulent lamb, slow-cooked to perfection, rests atop a bed of tender peas, while preserved lemons and briny olives add a burst of zesty brightness to the savory stew. Served with fluffy couscous or crusty bread, this extraordinary dish promises a culinary journey like no other.
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LAMB TAGINE WITH LEMON AND OLIVES
A tagine is a Moroccan-style stew featuring succulent chunks of meat, often lamb, cooked in a mixture of vegetables and fruit. Traditional tagines are usually flavored with aromatic spices such as ginger, cumin, and saffron and served over couscous.
Provided by Cooking Light
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings (1/2 cup couscous and about 3/4 cup stew)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle lamb with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of lamb; sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Remove lamb from pan; place on a plate. Repeat with remaining lamb.
- 2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, onion, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, saffron, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in lamb, any accumulated juices, and stock; bring mixture to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes. Stir in carrot and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Partially cover; cook 1 hour. Add raisins and olives. Remove from heat; add cilantro and juice. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421, Carbohydrate 38g, Fat 13g, Fiber 4g, Protein 37g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sodium 768mg, Sugar 11g
SPICED LAMB TAGINE WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND GREEN OLIVES
Make and share this Spiced Lamb Tagine With Preserved Lemon and Green Olives recipe from Food.com.
Provided by simontchambers
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a saucepan large enough to hold the lamb, heat a good splash of olive oil, add the vegetables and garlic and cook overlow heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until completely soft but not brown.
- Add the mixed spices to the vegetables and increase the heat to medium and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the lamb, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme and enough stock/water to cover the lamb.
- Bring to the boil, skim the surface of any fat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer very gently for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
- Skim the fat from the surface again, then add the honey, harissa, olives and preserved lemon.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to a tagine dish for serving.
- Scatter the herbs generously over the top and serve immediately, with steamed couscous on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 142.6, Sodium 512.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 39.5
TUNISIAN TAGINE OF LAMB WITH ARTICHOKE AND PEAS
This recipe came with a tagine I bought at Eastern Market in DC. It is easy to play with and can be made with chicken or beef instead of lamb.
Provided by Wileysmom
Categories Stew
Time 3h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make a mixture of 2 Tbsp.
- olive oil, ginger, saffron, and garlic.
- Bath the meat pieces in the mixture until all sides are coated.
- Put 1 Tbsp.
- olive oil in the center of the tagine and place the meat pieces on top of it.
- Clean the artichoke, take out the leaves and the core and only use the heart.
- Skin the preserved lemon.
- Place artichokes on top of the meat.
- Scatter olives on the tagine and then the skin of the preserved lemon.
- Squeeze the pulp from inside the lemon all over the vegetables.
- Add 1/2 cup water.
- Place in a preheated oven at 300 F.
- for 2 1/2 hours checking every 45 minutes for tenderness of artichokes and until water dries out.
- Then add the green peas and cook for 10 more minutes.
- (If using fresh green peas, make sure they have been boiled in salted water for 10 minutes before adding to tagine.) Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 933.9, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 923.9, Carbohydrate 89.5, Fiber 37.8, Sugar 19.4, Protein 62.2
LAMB TAGINE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wide pan or casserole. Put in the onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, and meat. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, turning over the meat. Cover with water, season with salt and pepper and cook, covered, over low heat, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, turning the pieces over once in a while.
- Add the potatoes, cutting any large ones in half. Top up the water, if necessary, and cook 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Then add the peas, preserved lemon peel cut into thin strips, if using, olives, coriander, and parsley, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer, or until the peas are tender and the sauce reduced and thick.
- variation
- Young fava beans can be used instead of peas, but they will need to be cooked for at least 10 minutes.
Tips:
- If you don't have preserved lemons, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- To make your own preserved lemons, cut 6 lemons into quarters and place them in a jar with 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of salt, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Cover the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
- If you don't have time to make your own preserved lemons, you can buy them at most specialty food stores.
- Lamb shoulder is a tough cut of meat, so it benefits from long, slow cooking. Braising it in the tagine tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor.
- If you don't have a tagine, you can use a Dutch oven or a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Serve the tagine with couscous, rice, or pita bread.
Conclusion:
This lamb tagine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of lamb, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give this lamb tagine a try.
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