Description
This Moroccan-inspired Vegetable Tagine is a hearty, comforting stew packed with warm spices, chickpeas, and a colorful medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, fragrant tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meat-free meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, halved and sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 400g / 14 oz can crushed tomato
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 x 400g / 14 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm / 1” pieces
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5cm / 1” pieces
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 2.5cm / 1” cubes
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander/cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: preserved lemon or lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until translucent.
- Add all the spices and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir well to combine.
- Add chickpeas, carrots, parsnips, eggplant, and butternut squash. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken sauce if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and preserved lemon or zest if using. Serve with couscous or flatbread.
Notes
- Vegetables can be swapped based on seasonality or availability.
- Tagine tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a pinch of sugar if your tomatoes are too acidic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
