Instant Pot Mediterranean Lamb & Olive Tagine
Instant Pot Mediterranean Lamb & Olive Tagine is a flavorful journey to the heart of Morocco, featuring tender lamb, aromatic spices, and sweet apricots simmered together for a rich and satisfying meal ready in under an hour. This dish pairs beautifully with couscous or rice, making it an impressive yet easy option for dinner that will delight family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder (bone-in or boneless), cut into chunks
- 1 cup pitted mixed olives (green and black)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Brown lamb in batches for about 5 minutes on each side until well-seared.
- Sprinkle cumin, coriander, and cinnamon over the lamb; stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pot. Add olives and dried apricots.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before venting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to swap lamb with chicken thighs or beef, adjusting cooking times accordingly. If you prefer a sweeter dish, increase the amount of dried apricots or garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro before serving.