Moroccan Meatball Tagine With Lemon & Olives
This aromatic and flavorful lamb meatball tagine is a delightful North African-inspired dish that combines warm spices with zesty lemon and savory olives. The tender meatballs are simmered in a rich, fragrant sauce that is perfect for soaking up with couscous or crusty bread. A comforting and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to a different land.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 onions , peeled
- 500g minced lamb
- zest and juice 1 unwaxed lemon , quartered
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch cayenne pepper
- small bunch flat-leaf parsley , chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- thumb-sized piece ginger , peeled and grated
- 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
- pinch saffron strands
- 250ml lamb stock
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 100g pitted black kalamata olives
- small bunch coriander , chopped
- couscous or fresh crusty bread, to serve
Instructions
- Put the onions in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Put the lamb, lemon zest, spices, parsley and half the onions in a large bowl, and season. Using your hands, mix until well combined, then shape into walnut-sized balls.
- Heat the oil in a large flameproof dish, or tagine with a lid, then add the remaining onions, ginger, chilli and saffron. Cook for 5 mins until the onion is softened and starting to colour. Add the lemon juice, stock, tomato purée and olives, then bring to the boil. Add the meatballs, one at a time, then reduce the heat, cover with the lid and cook for 20 mins, turning the meatballs a couple of times.
- Remove lid, then add the coriander and lemon wedges, tucking them in between the meatballs. Cook, uncovered, for a further 10 mins until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly. Serve hot with couscous or fresh crusty bread.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 394 calories
- Fat Content: 26 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 9 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.7 milligram of sodium
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