Quick Lamb Tagine Recipe

What you'll need:

• 350g diced lamb
• 400g can of prunes
• 400g can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Ras el Hanout or Moroccan spice mix
• 400 ml boiling water
• 250g couscous
• Rind and juice of a lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped mint

Method

First

Heat a tbsp of oil in a large pan, and stir fry your lamb for about three minutes. After this, add the spice mix, and fry for one minute more.

Second

Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer for fifteen minutes, until the meat has softened. At this point, add the prunes and simmer for a further five minutes.

Third

Meanwhile, make the couscous by putting it into a large, heatproof bowl along with the boiling water, a pinch of salt and a tbsp of oil. Cover the bowl with some cling film, and leave for five minutes.

Lastly

When ready, fluff the couscous with a fork, add the lemon rind, juice and mint, and serve hot with the lamb.

There you have it -- a must-try quick lamb tagine recipe!

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