Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricot & Olive Sauce

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricot & Olive Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground lamb; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 whole egg; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.75 cup dried apricots, halved; 0.5 cup green olives, pitted; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1.5 cups instant couscous; 2.25 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp butter; 2 cups zucchini, diced

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Family Focused

Tender, aromatic lamb meatballs braised in a sweet-savory tagine sauce with dried apricots, green olives, and warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. Served over fluffy couscous for a family-friendly North African adventure that kids absolutely love!

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground lamb
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 whole egg
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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