A Very Good Tagine/Tajine (Vegetarian)

Submitted by Jude 3

"This healthy Moroccan tagine is delicious, with chickpeas, sweet potatoes and apricots. Even though I cook for two I make the full amount because, as with many such dishes, the leftovers are scrummy the next day. Originated with WW, developed by me ;) Spices are dried and ground, as tis winter - add more/less of them as pleases you."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 onion
• 4 closed-cup mushrooms
• 10 ounces sweet potatoes
• 400 g canned tomatoes
• 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 1⁄2 ounces dried apricots
• 400 g chickpeas, well drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch hot chili powder
• 200 ml vegetable stock
• cooking spray

directions

1. Chop the onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, apricots, and dice the sweet potato into small pieces.
2. Spray a pan with spray oil, fry the mushrooms and onions for a few minutes on a high heat.
3. Add everything else, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1hr (longer if you've got the time, it gets better!).

Reviews

[Annacia]

Absolutly wonderful flavor and so easy to make. Do use the full amount of the spices as they are what makes this recipe exceptional. I went a little heavy on the mushrooms because I love them and served it with couscous. I wouldn't change a single thing about this tagine but I should say that I ended up using about 3 cups of extra water (after adding the stock) through out the cooking time to keep it from going dry.

 

[Mgnbos]

This is very good, the spices are the key - don't scrimp here. It would seem you can use almost any vegetable combination - great way to use up anything that needs using :). I added lemon as suggested by another reviewer and was pleased. This is an excellent meal.

 

[Kiwi-chef]

very nice. i added a peace of lemon grass and a touch of lemon cest. instead of the dried apricots i used a handful of big raisins.

 

[thehymes]

This was very easy to make and my boyfriend and I loved it. We even added a little more hot chili powder for some extra heat. I have made other tagines and this was by far the best. We served over a couscous....delicious and very healthy!!!