The beautifully plated dish showcases tender morsels of lamb peeking out amidst plump apricots and almond slivers. A sprinkle of fresh herbs and sesame seeds on top adds a vivid dash of green and a touch of white, respectively. All this is carefully ladled over a fluffy bed of couscous, reflecting the rich hues of the fragrant sauce - a vision that promises as much pleasure to the eyes as it does to the palate.

Garlicky Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Name: Garlicky Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Garlic, 6 cloves minced; Lamb shoulder, 2 lbs cut into chunks; Dried apricots, 1 cup; Raw almonds, 1/2 cup chopped; Red onion, 1 finely chopped; Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons; Cumin powder, 1 tsp; Coriander powder, 1 tsp; Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp; Chicken broth, 2 cups; Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped; Sesame seeds, 1 tbsp for garnish; Couscous, 2 cups cooked; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Halal

Daily Recipe: April 19, 2024

Today, we're taking your tastebuds on an exotic journey with a Middle Eastern-inspire dish that beautifully combines hearty lamb, aromatic spices, and the star of our show - garlic! This slow-cooked wonder brims with flavor, slowly infused over several hours of gentle cooking.

Ingredients (for 4)

Garlic - 6 cloves - minced
Lamb shoulder - 2 lbs - cut into chunks
Dried apricots - 1 cup
Raw almonds - 1/2 cup - chopped
Red onion - 1 - finely chopped
Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
Chicken broth - 2 cups
Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp - for garnish
Couscous - 2 cups - cooked
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🍖🥜

In your slow cooker, combine the lamb, garlic, apricots, almonds, red onion, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
Step 2 - 🍲🧂

Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - ⏳🔥

Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 6-8 hours until the lamb is succulently tender.
Step 4 - 🌿🥄

Before serving, stir in the fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and brightness.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥳

Serve the tagine over fluffy couscous and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy this symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas!

Additional

Traditionally, this Moroccan dish is cooked in a 'tagine' - a conical clay pot - but it adapts beautifully to the ease of a slow cooker. Feel free to mix it up with your choice of dried fruits (like prunes or raisins) or nuts (like walnuts or pistachios). Lastly, children would especially love assisting in garnishing the dish - it's like the icing on a cake, but for dinner.