Vegetarian Tagine

Ingredients for Vegetarian Tagine

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 stalk celery, diced

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 (400g) can diced tomatoes

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)

• 2 cups cauliflower florets (1 small head)

• 475ml low sodium vegetable broth

• 475ml cooked chickpeas or 1 (425g) can, rinsed and drained

• 40g raisins or currants

• 450g cooked couscous

How to make Vegetarian Tagine

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.

3. Add the celery, carrots, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, ginger and salt. Cook an additional 5 minutes, until the veggies are soft and the spices are fragrant.

4. Add the tomatoes, butternut squash, cauliflower, and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.

5. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

6. Stir in the chickpeas and raisins and cook an additional 10–15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

7. Serve over couscous with sliced almonds and green or black olives, if desired.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.