Tajine Lham

Tajine Lham is a fragrant Moroccan lamb stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and vegetables. This dairy-free dish is perfect for a hearty lunch, offering rich flavors and tender meat that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder - 400 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Chickpeas - 100 grams, canned, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)
• Water - 500 ml

Steps

1. In a large tajine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the lamb cubes to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle in the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the meat.
6. Add the carrot, zucchini, and diced tomato to the pot, mixing everything together.
7. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
9. Add the chickpeas to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Lamb is a rich source of high-quality protein essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Chickpeas provide dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and helping to maintain a healthy weight.

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