Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds
This Moroccan lamb tagine combines tender lamb and onions with warm cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. Pears and golden raisins bring gentle fruitiness, while slivered almonds add a nutty finish. Serve it as a comforting slow-cooked stew for a hearty dinner or a warmly spiced special occasion meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft. Add lamb meat to the pot; fry until just browned on the outside. Season with cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour just enough water into the pot to cover the lamb.
- 2
Cover the pot; simmer over low heat until the lamb is tender and the mixture is stew-like, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Remove the lid after about an hour if there appears to be too much liquid.
- 3
Add pears, golden raisins, and almonds to the stew; cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the pears are soft.
- Calories 712.31 kcal High 36%
- Protein 60.67 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 39.91 g 15%
- Total Fat 35.63 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 10.84 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.96 g High --
- Cholesterol 179.6 mg High 60%
- Sodium 124.12 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.52 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 25.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 140.32 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.15 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 637.07 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 14.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Coriander Seed, Fresh Ginger, and Golden Raisin. Each serving provides about 712.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Coriander Seed, Fresh Ginger, Golden Raisin, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 712.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds healthy?
- Lamb Tagine with Pears and Almonds has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 712.31 calories and 60.67 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 124.12 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.84 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts 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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