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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

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A rich and flavorful Moroccan vegetable tagine served with warm couscous or rice.
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Details
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 adults
Calories 424
Cuisine Moroccan
Taste Savory, Spicy
Occasion Comfort food, Family dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Boiled
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Lacto-Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Low Carb, Low Lactose, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Health Tag Low-fat, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cup
  • Peeler
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 20 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 small chunk ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste or 1/4 tsp of chili powder
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 carrots diagonally sliced
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 courgettes cut into circles
  • 2 peppers 1 red and 1 yellow, cut into long slices
  • 400 g tin of chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 vegetable stock cube low-salt, dissolved in 300 ml of boiling water
  • 100 g dried apricots ready-to-eat, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  • Gently fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 5 to 6 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Add the ground coriander and cumin and fry for a few minutes.
  • Add the harissa paste (or chili powder), stir and fry for another few minutes.
  • Add sweet potato and carrots, turn the heat down and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, chickpeas and stock, then season to taste.
  • Bring up to a simmer and add the apricots.
  • Put the lid on the pot and simmer on a low heat for 50 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with warm couscous or rice.

Notes

Pair this Moroccan tagine with a side of couscous or fluffy rice for a hearty and flavorful meal.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 1602mgFiber: 17gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 18648IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 6mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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