Tagine Bil Lahmeh Wa Hommus (spiced Lamb And Chickpea Tagine)
Tagine Bil Lahmeh wa Hommus is a traditional Levantine dish featuring tender spiced lamb and hearty chickpeas cooked in a flavorful tagine. This comforting and aromatic stew is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a tagine or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the lamb chunks and brown on all sides, then remove from the tagine and set aside.
- In the same tagine, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Return the lamb to the tagine and add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed, then garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Tagine or large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Can opener Serving dish
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tagine Bil Lahmeh wa Hommus with warm pita bread or fluffy couscous. It pairs beautifully with a side of tangy yogurt and a crisp salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of saffron threads to the tagine while cooking.
Cost
$25