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Lamb and Chickpea Tagine

https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/lamb-and-chickpea-tagine/
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 450 g Lamb stew meat
  • 1 Large onion Chopped
  • ½ tsp Moroccan coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Large carrot Sliced
  • 6 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 ½ cups Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup Golden raisins Optional
  • 2 tbsp Pistachios Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees.
  • Add the oil to a tagine and heat over medium-high heat. Add the lamb meat and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion, coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper to the tagine and stir everything together. Let the onion saute for about 4 minutes until it softens, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the carrots and garlic. Add the lamb meat back to the tagine. Stir in the tomato paste and honey.
  • Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, golden raisins and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then cover the tagine with lid and place in the oven. Cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, until the lamb is tender.
  • Garnish with pistachios and fresh cilantro. Serve over cooked couscous or mashed potatoes.
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