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Moroccan Vegetable Tajine Recipe

Moroccan Vegetable Tajine Recipe

You may also encounter the spelling "tagine" when referring to Moroccan vegetable tajine recipe.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Moroccan vegetable tajine recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 211 kcal
Moroccan Vegetable Tajine Recipe

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • large pot or tajine (traditional Moroccan earthenware pot) with a lid
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cup green olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or tajine over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened.
  • Add ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper, and sauté for an additional minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot, and stir to combine.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in green olives and chopped parsley, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with bread or couscous.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Make sure to cut the vegetables into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
If you don't have a tajine, you can use a large pot with a lid to cook the tajine.
You can also cook the tajine in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for a hands-off approach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g
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