Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Lemon and Pomegranate Couscous

An aromatic slow-cooked lamb dish served alongside fruity lemon couscous, fresh pomegranate seeds, and a dollop of Greek yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 987.1 kcals 11845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.6 grams 775.2 grams
Fat 54.1 grams 648.8 grams
Protein 60.5 grams 725.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
bowl
Fruits
1
piece
2
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lime
cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
800
g
Liquids
1
litre
Chicken Stock
boiling; water may be substituted
Meat
3
kg
Lamb Shoulder
boned, fat removed, cut into 4cm cubes
NutsSeeds
8
piece
Garlic
cloves, peeled and crushed
1.5
tbsp
3
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
piece
Sea Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Mint
fresh, chopped
4
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the tagine
6
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the couscous
Other
4
tbsp
Vegetables
4
piece
Onion
peeled and chopped
4
tsp
Ginger
fresh, grated
2
kg
Tomato
ripe, coarsely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Heat a large ovenproof casserole on a medium to high heat.
  • Sauté olive oil, garlic, onions, ginger, and spices until the onions are soft.
  • Stir in the lamb, tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, and honey.
  • Simmer and bake in the oven for 1.5 hours until the lamb is tender.
  • Remove the lid halfway through the cooking time to reduce the liquid.
  • Reduce the sauce on the hob if it remains too thin.
  • Scoop out seeds from the halved pomegranates.
  • Mix couscous with olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Pour 1 litre of boiling stock over the couscous and season.
  • Rest the couscous in a warm place for 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Fold chopped herbs and pomegranate seeds into the couscous.
  • Serve the lamb with couscous, lime wedges, and Greek yoghurt.