Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew
Tender lamb is warmly spiced with coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom, turmeric, and cinnamon, while dried apricots, honey, and orange peel add a gently sweet, citrus-bright contrast. Fresh cilantro and toasted pine nuts finish this fragrant Moroccan-style stew, making it a comforting choice for a relaxed family dinner or a warmly spiced weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl. Toss until the lamb is evenly coated.
- 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the seasoned lamb and cook, stirring frequently, until light brown, being careful not to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is just tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in apricots, orange peels, and honey. Continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly and the lamb is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
- 4
Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with cilantro and pine nuts.
- Calories 616.25 kcal High 31%
- Protein 53.7 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 50.11 g 18%
- Total Fat 24.16 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.73 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.59 mg High 51%
- Sodium 448.08 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.69 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 32.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.13 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.02 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 1692.32 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 19.91 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apricot Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew is made with 23 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Onion, and Dried Apricot. Each serving provides about 616.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Onion, Dried Apricot, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 23 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew healthy?
- Apricot-Studded Moroccan Lamb Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 616.25 calories and 53.7 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 448.08 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.73 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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