Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine with Couscous

A flavorful and aromatic Moroccan-inspired tagine with chickpeas, vegetables, and a blend of warm spices, served over fluffy couscous.

Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine with Couscous

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  3. Add the chickpeas, butternut squash, bell pepper, vegetable broth, vegetable bouillon cube, chopped dried apricots, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Taste the tagine and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness, if desired.
  6. Serve the tagine hot over couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cuisine: Moroccan

Suitability: vegetarian

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Serving Size: 4

Meal Type: dinner