Vegetable Tagine

This is my husband's favorite tagine. The main ingredients consist of onion, tomatoes, olives, & potatoes. Serve with Authentic Moroccan Bread to scoop up the sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1  onion, cut into strips
• 14  ounces  canned diced tomatoes, drain juice
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  oil, equal parts canola & olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  beef bouillon cube
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup green olives, cracked
• 1⁄2 preserved lemon, sliced with the flesh (Moroccan Spiced Preserved Lemons)
• 2 -3  medium potatoes, cut into large pieces

Directions

1. Heat half the oil in a tagine over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, parsley, & cilantro to the oil. Cook the onion & herbs for 5 minutes.
2. Add the bouillon cube, spices, tomato, & the rest of the oil to the onion mixture & continue to cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Before adding the potatoes sprinkle them with paprika & pepper. Then place the water, potatoes, olives, & lemon into the tagine. Cover & cook over low heat for 1 hour.