Description
Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Tagine. Bursting with aromatic spices, tender vegetables, and sweet dried fruits, this dish is the ultimate plant-based comfort food. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this tagine is a one-pot wonder that pairs beautifully with fluffy couscous or warm flatbread. Simple, healthy, and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
For the tagine:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pistachios (optional)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Toast the spices: Stir in cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release their aromas.
- Add vegetables: Add carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and butternut squash to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
- Add liquids and chickpeas: Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add chickpeas and dried apricots. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted nuts, if using.
- Serve: Serve hot over couscous, quinoa, or with warm flatbread.
