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Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine

Name: Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 3, minced; Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon; Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; Ground coriander, ½ teaspoon; Turmeric, ½ teaspoon; Lamb or chicken, 400 g, cut into chunks; Pitted dates, 150 g, chopped; Blanched almonds, 50 g; Honey, 2 tablespoons; Chicken or vegetable broth, 1 cup; Sesame seeds — toasted; Fresh mint leaves

Discover the rich flavors of North Africa with this aromatic and sweet Moroccan Tagine featuring dates and almonds.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 12, 2025

Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tagine

For the Sweet Elements

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 532 kcal
Protein: 23.88 g
Carbs: 43.5 g
Fat: 31.23 g
Fiber: 5.35 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2129 kcal
Protein: 95.5 g
Carbs: 174 g
Fat: 124.9 g
Fiber: 21.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	239	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
Garlic cloves 3, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon	6	0.1	2	0.1	1.4
Ground coriander ½ teaspoon	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	1
Turmeric ½ teaspoon	4	0.1	1	0.1	0.7
Lamb or chicken 400 g, cut into chunks	916	76	0	66	0
Pitted dates 150 g, chopped	414	3.6	109	0.5	11.4
Blanched almonds 50 g	288	10.6	10.1	25.1	5.6
Honey 2 tablespoons	128	0.1	34	0	0
Chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup	12	1	1	0.3	0
Sesame seeds — toasted	52	1.6	2.1	4.5	1.1
Fresh mint leaves	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Protein

1
Mix spices and oil
In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and turmeric.
2
Coat the meat
Add lamb (or chicken) pieces and ensure they are fully coated.
3
Refrigerate to marinate
Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Refrigerate overnight for a deeper flavor infusion if time allows.

Preparing the Dates & Almonds

1
Chop dates
Chop the pitted dates and set aside.
2
Toast almonds
Toast the almonds in a dry pan until golden brown.
Tip: Keep stirring almonds while toasting to prevent burning.
3
Combine fruits & nuts
Combine dates and almonds in a small bowl.

How to Make Exotic Moroccan Date and Almond Tagine

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Brown the Meat
Sauté marinated meat in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned.
2
Build the Base
Add onions and garlic, stirring until onions are soft and translucent.
3
Create the Tagine
Combine all ingredients in a tagine or heavy pot, then simmer slowly.