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Moroccan Chickpea Tagine

A spiced stew of chickpeas, dried fruit, and warm aromatics simmered in broth. Served over a grain or flatbread base, the tagine absorbs its cooking liquid into a thick, cohesive sauce.

60
min
4
servings
600
kcal
17.8g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Chickpeas, cooked2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
Onion1 large (about 8 oz), diced
Garlic3 cloves, minced
Dried apricot or fig1/2 cup, halved
Paprika1.5 tsp
Cinnamon1/4 tsp
Ginger, fresh1 tbsp, minced
Honey1 tbsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Basmati rice or farro1.5 cups cooked
Fresh cilantro or mint3 tbsp, chopped

Method

1

Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Peel and mince the ginger. Cut apricots or figs in half if they are large.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.

3

Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add the cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained chickpeas and dried fruit. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

6

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the liquid reduces by about one-third and the sauce becomes thick and cohesive. Stir occasionally.

7

Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

8

Spoon the tagine over cooked rice or grain. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories600 kcal
Protein17.8 g
Carbohydrate101.1 g
Fat14.9 g
Fibre2.9 g
Sodium1352.3 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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