Mediterranean Lamb & Olive Tagine
Mediterranean Lamb & Olive Tagine is a rich and aromatic dish that captures the essence of North African cuisine. This comforting meal features tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with fragrant spices, briny olives, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this tagine promises to transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and spices; scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the lamb to the pot along with chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for about 2 hours until tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add olives and chickpeas.
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 78mg