Lamb And Lentil Tagine

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 lb lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 10 fresh cilantro stems
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 4 cups washed ready-to-eat baby spinach

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over high heat.
• 2 add the lamb cubes and brown for 2 minutes, turning to brown on all sides; remove to a plate.
• 3 add the onion, garlic, tomato, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
• 4 add the water, the cilantro sprigs, and lentils.
• 5 bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and gently simmer 20 minutes. the water should be absorbed.
• 6 remove cilantro sprigs, stir in lamb and spinach and cook 2 minutes.
• 7 divide between two plates, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve.