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Delicious Homemade Comfort Food to Spice Up Your Kitchen

This Moroccan Chickpea Tagine is a plant-based crowd-pleaser, featuring aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients in a vibrant dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chickpeas canned or dried, rinsed
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 pinch cinnamon to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced fresh or canned
For Serving
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric, plus a pinch of cinnamon. Toast for 1 minute.
  4. Toss in 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 diced carrot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of diced tomatoes and mix everything well.
  6. Add 2 cups of chickpeas and ½ cup of vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover, stir gently, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes if thicker consistency is desired.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh spices for maximum flavor. Consider roasting the vegetables beforehand for added texture. Pair with couscous or quinoa for a balanced meal.

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