Lamb Tagine with Dates
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Serves 6

Tender lamb seasoned with cilantro, cinnamon, ginger and saffron joins chickpeas, dates, oranges and almonds in this classic Moroccan dish. "Tagine" refers to slowly simmered meat, fish and vegetable dishes that have both a sweet and savory flavor. Not to be confused, it is also the name of the earthenware dish that these highly aromatic stews are prepared and served in.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
    • 8 ounces pitted dates, quartered
    • 1 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections (optional)
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
    • 1 1/2 cup couscous, prepared according to package directions
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    Method: 

    Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add lamb and cook, searing until just brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch of lamb to a bowl. Add onions to the Dutch oven and cook until tender about 4 minutes. Mix in broth, parsley, cilantro, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron. Return all of the lamb with its juices to the Dutch oven and bring to a rolling simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

    Add dates, chickpeas, and honey to lamb mixture and stir to incorporate. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a deep platter and garnish with oranges and almonds, if you like. Serve spooned over the couscous.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:780 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 145mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 93g carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 35g sugar), 57g protein
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