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slow cooker moroccan lamb in a serving dish with browned rice and broccoli near by as well as plates and cutlery
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Easy Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb

This Easy Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb is perfect for a healthy and nutritious midweek meal. Super simple to put together and packed full of flavour it's a real family favourite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine moroccan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
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Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 530kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Lean Diced Lamb
  • 120 grams Dried Prunes
  • 25 grams Fresh Coriander
  • 120 grams Dried Apricots
  • 2 tbsp Harissa Paste
  • 2 x 400 grams Tins of Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest
  • ½ medium Lemon Juice
  • 1 x 400 grams Tin of Chickpeas
  • 150 grams Diced Butternut Squash
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  • Finely chop or blitz the prunes and coriander in the food processor. Also chop the apricots into small pieces.
  • Add all the rest of the ingredients apart from the chickpeas and butternut squash to the slow cooker pot.
  • Stir the whole lot together to mix well.
  •   Cook on low for 8 hours. An hour before you are ready to serve the lamb add the butternut squash and chickpeas.
  • Scatter the fresh coriander on top to serve.

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Notes

  • Season carefully
  • Dial up the heat to suit your family
  • Add other vegetables and dried fruits
  • Top with slivered almonds (or pomegranate seeds) for added crunch
  • Use other cuts of meat such as neck or shoulder. Trim excess fat.
  • Freeze in a container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating until piping hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 1615mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 5974IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 8mg