Moroccan Vegetable Tagine Recipe
A comforting Moroccan dish featuring tender vegetables, chickpeas, and bold spices simmered to perfection in a flavorful, aromatic sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Tagine:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot sliced
- 1 small zucchini chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup canned chickpeas drained
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Build the Flavor
- Toss in carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper.
- Stir in cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne.
- Simmer to Perfection
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 70%
- Iron: 20%
- Folate: 25%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Potassium: 18%
Tips for the Best Tagine
- Add raisins for a hint of sweetness.
- Swap zucchini for eggplant if you prefer.
- Serve over couscous or quinoa for a full meal.