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Easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

The Maghreb region of North Africa is the birthplace of the easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 192 kcal
Easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven with a lid
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups eggplant, chopped
  • 2 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions and minced garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until onions are soft.
  • Add ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add chopped carrots, chopped potatoes, chopped eggplant, and chopped zucchini to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add drained and rinsed chickpeas and raisins (if using) to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chickpeas are heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley (if using) and serve hot.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Chop the vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
Add more broth or water if the dish becomes too dry while simmering.
Adjust the spices and seasoning to your liking.
For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g
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