Lamb Kefta Tagine Recipe

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Lamb Kefta Tagine
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Directions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the kefta and form into 1 inch balls with wet hands.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium-low in a large tagine or stove-top casserole dish.
  3. Brown the lamb on all sides (3-5 minutes), then remove, leaving the oil in the pot. Drain the meatballs on paper towels.
  4. Add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the oil and saute until the onion is clear.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients, except the eggs and kefta to the tagine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Stir the the lemon juice into sauce then place the kefta in the tagine. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  7. Carefully break the eggs into the sauce and poach for a few minutes (don't overcook the eggs).
  8. Serve hot from the tagine with thick bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 491.23 Kcal (2057 kJ)
Calories from fat 340.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.87g 58%
Cholesterol 246.44mg 82%
Sodium 866.21mg 36%
Potassium 618.35mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.48g 3%
Sugars 4.77g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 10%
Protein 26.51g 53%
Vitamin C 49.2mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 17mg 94%
Calcium 86.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.05 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.11g 58%
Cholesterol 78.79mg 82%
Sodium 276.93mg 36%
Potassium 197.69mg 13%
Total Carbs 3.35g 3%
Sugars 1.52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 10%
Protein 8.48g 53%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 5.4mg 94%
Calcium 27.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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