🍲 Moroccan Tagine

Discover the rich flavors of Morocco with this authentic slow-cooked tagine recipe, perfect for cozy dinners and global food lovers, A fragrant  slow-cooked stew infused with warm spices, tender meat, and vegetables.  

📝 Ingredients 
- 1 kg / 2.2 lbs lamb or chicken (cut into chunks)  
- 2 medium onions (approx. 300 g / 10.5 oz), finely chopped  
- 3 cloves garlic (approx. 9 g / 0.3 oz), minced  
- 2 medium carrots (approx. 200 g / 7 oz), sliced  
- 2 medium potatoes (approx. 400 g / 14 oz), cubed  
- 1 zucchini (approx. 200 g / 7 oz), sliced  
- 150 g / 5 oz dried apricots, halved  
- 60 g / 2 oz raisins  
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)  
- 1 tsp ground cumin (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 1 tsp ground coriander (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 1 tsp ground ginger (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 1 tsp paprika (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 1 tsp turmeric (2 g / 0.07 oz)  
- 500 ml / 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock  
- Salt and pepper to taste  
- Fresh cilantro (approx. 20 g / 0.7 oz), chopped, for garnish  

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large tagine pot or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat.  
2. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes).  
3. Stir in the meat and brown on all sides for 8–10 minutes.  
4. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and turmeric. Mix well to coat the meat.  
5. Add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, apricots, and raisins. Stir gently to combine.  
6. Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.  
7. Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, until meat is tender and flavors are well blended.  
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.  

📊 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. 6 servings)
- Calories: 420 kcal  
- Protein: 28 g  
- Fat: 14 g  
- Carbohydrates: 45 g  
- Fiber: 7 g  
- Sugars: 16 g  
- Sodium: 480 mg  

💡 Helpful Cooking Tips
- For deeper flavor, marinate the meat overnight with spices, garlic, and olive oil.  
- Use a traditional clay tagine for authentic slow cooking, but a Dutch oven works perfectly too.  
- Add preserved lemons for a tangy Moroccan twist.  
- Serve with fluffy couscous or warm flatbread to soak up the rich sauce.  
- Slow cooking is key—don’t rush; the longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.