Spicy Potato Tagine

Submitted by Nasseh

"This tagine can be used a side to a meat dish or it can be served on its own as a vegetarian dish."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 large tomatoes, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 4 -5 dry saffron threads, crumbled
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 preserved lemon, sliced (rind only)
• 24 juicy purple olives or 24 juicy tan olives
• salt, to taste

directions

1. Cut the potatoes into thick slices then place into a bowl of cold water.
2. In a tagine over medium-low heat saute the onion, garlic, parsley, & cilantro in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomato & spices, except saffron. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups warm water & saffron. Next add in the bay leaf, lemon, olives, & drained potatoes. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 90 minutes.
4. Remove the bay leaf then taste to see if salt is needed. Serve warm from the tagine.