Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
Embark on a culinary journey with our Moroccan Chickpea Tagine, a vibrant and aromatic dish that captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine. This vegetarian delight features a fragrant blend of chickpeas, tomatoes, and a medley of spices, slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional tagine pot. Served over couscous, this hearty dish is a celebration of North African flavors, rich in history and taste.
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can tomatoes (diced)
- 1 onion (large, finely chopped)
- garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
1- In a tagine pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Step 2: Spice Infusion
1- Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and paprika.
2- Add drained chickpeas and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
3- Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Slow Cook to Perfection
1- Cover the tagine and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
2- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
1- Spoon the Moroccan Chickpea Tagine over couscous.
2- Garnish with fresh cilantro.