Description
A savory and sweet North African classic, Chickpea Vegetable Tagine is a delightful Moroccan dinner option that combines chickpeas, vegetables, and spices for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, and apricots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables and chickpeas are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the tagine sit for a few hours before serving.
- Serve with couscous or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg