Ingredients for Apricot Lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Cumin (not specified in recipe)
- Cinnamon (not specified in recipe)
- Coriander (not specified in recipe)
- Salt (not specified in recipe)
- Pepper (not specified in recipe)
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup lamb broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon favorite spice blend (ras el hanout or moroccan spice blend)
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How to Make Apricot Lamb
- In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 1 minute.
- Add 1.5 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1 tablespoon of your favorite spice blend (e.g., ras el hanout, Moroccan spice blend).
- Cook and stir the lamb for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Add 1 cup dried apricots, halved; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish.
- Stir in 1 cup lamb broth.
- Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- Before serving, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
82g
Carbs
3g
