Moroccan Vegetable Tagine Recipe
Packed with bold Moroccan flavors, this easy Moroccan Vegetable Tagine simmers in a fragrant spiced sauce, making it the perfect one-pot meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- 1 small jalapeno seeded, stemmed, and minced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 medium eggplant cut into bite-sized pieces (skin-on)
- 4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium tomatoes roughly chopped
- 12 dried apricots halved
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 lemon sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart or larger lidded pot over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño (if using); sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the garlic, eggplant, and Ras el Hanout; toss well to coat.
- Turn the heat up to high and add 3 cups of water along with the potatoes, tomatoes, apricots, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover the pot and continue cooking for another 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, place half of the chickpeas in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Toast the almonds in a small pan over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Prepare couscous if desired.
- Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the chickpeas (both whole and mashed) and the honey. Taste and add more salt as desired. Serve over couscous topped with toasted almonds, chopped cilantro, and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
To store your Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, let it cool completely and place it in an airtight container. It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
To reheat thaw overnight in the fridge and warm on the stove with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture. You can also reheat it in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1201IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
